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Social/Emotional Development. Erik Erikson. What does: Mick Jagger Hillary Clinton Whoopi Goldberg Bill Gates Dave Ambrose. All Have in Common?. Developmental Psychologist Artist Teacher Neo Freudian 1 st Psychoanalyst in Boston 1 st to “coin” the phrase- “identity crisis”.
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Social/Emotional Development Erik Erikson
What does: Mick Jagger Hillary Clinton Whoopi Goldberg Bill Gates Dave Ambrose All Have in Common?
Developmental Psychologist • Artist • Teacher • Neo Freudian • 1st Psychoanalyst in Boston • 1st to “coin” the phrase- “identity crisis” Erik Erikson
Adolescence Identity vs. Role Confusion “It was the best of times, the worst of times…”
Adolescence is culturally defined. • Adolescence is not puberty! • Conflict with parents (agree on “big” issues and fight over “small” issues) • Peer groups • Imaginary audiences • Struggles with ethnic identity Being an adolescent is like being an animal living in a cage….
James Marcia Understanding how adolescents explore alternative Selves…. Who am I? Who can I be?
Identity Diffusion Moratorium (Crisis) • Haven’t begun process • Little self direction • May avoid getting involved • Aware they are in crisis • Thinking about self-no answers • Dissatisfied (school, job, etc.) • Daydreams (a lot) • Reject parental ideals • Intense- short-lived relationships
Identity Achievement Identity Foreclosure • Begin making some commitments • Life not in order-working toward this • Trauma can bring on crisis • Little double about choices, values, sex role, etc. • Self-assured • Few fears or doubts • Frequently accepts choices of parents