Week 15 Notes Guide
Each week, you can download a Notes Guide that goes along with the Resources. These are
optional and designed to help you take notes as you read, watch, and follow along! They will also
help you prepare for any quizzes, discussion boards, and/or weekly works.
Week 13 Vocabulary:
Trust
Mistrust
Autonomy
Shame and doubt
Initiative
guilt
Industry
Inferiority
Identity development
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Resource 1: Learning about Erikson’s Theory
Describe Erikson’s theory:
Erikson divided the lifespan into _______ stages. In each stage, we have a major __________ task to
accomplish or crisis to overcome. Erikson believed that our ____________ continues to take shape
throughout our lifespan as we face these ______________ in living.
List the 8 stages. Highlight the ones we will think about for this class:
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How does culture impact this theory?
Next, watch the video. Take notes on each of the stages.
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How did the video add to your learning or affirm your understanding of Erikson’s theory?
Next, learn more about each stage by clicking on the links in the Resource.
Stage 1 Conflict:
Major Question:
Basic Virtue:
Important Event:
How to Build Trust:
Consequences of Mistrust:
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Stage 2 Conflict:
Major Question:
Basic Virtue:
Important Event:
What Happens During Stage 2:
Important Tasks:
What can caregivers do to support children in this stage?
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Stage 3 Conflict:
Major Question:
Basic Virtue:
Important Event:
What Happens During Stage 3:
How do kids develop initiative?
Success and failure in this stage:
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Stage 4 Conflict:
Major Question:
Basic Virtue:
Important Event:
What Happens During Stage 4:
The Social World Expands
How are competence and confidence built?
What can undermine this?
How can caregivers be supportive?
Resource 2: What is Identity Development?
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Noticing ourselves as distinct and different from others, learning about differences and then
groups, is what we call _________________________________________.
Describe how this develops over time.
How can adults support healthy identity development?