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A 6 page paper which first examines one of
Erikson’s stages from “Childhood and Society” and then discusses how his perspectives
concerning Native Americans can be related to people of color in our society today. No
additional sources cited.
Page Count:
6 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAerikch.rtf
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concerning development is known as his psychosocial theory. It is in this theory, which is offered up in "Childhood and Society," that he presents the stages of human development. He
essentially believed that childhood is very important in terms of the development of personalities. And, while did accept many of Freuds theories, including the id, ego, and superego, as well
as Freuds theory of infantile sexuality, he did not agree with Freud in that an individuals entire personality could be linked to sexual conditions. He also believed that an individuals
personality was capable of still developing after the age of 5. In work "Children and Society" se can see that the development of a child is largely controlled
by society and/or the parent. Throughout his work he also brings into play the conditions of Native American cultures as they raise their children, thus illustrating ways in which all
children go through very similar stages. With this in mind the following paper first examines one of his stage, the first stage which takes place from birth to about the
age of one. The paper then discusses Eriksons work with the Native Americans as it relates to our present day society and various ethnicities. Stage One The first
stage of human development takes place from the moment of birth to about 1, perhaps all the way to 2, years of age. It is called the trust v. mistrust
stage. In this stage Erikson claims that an infant must form a loving and trusting relationship with its caregiver or it must develop the sense of mistrust. In this stage
there is a clear argument that too much trust is not good, for then a child relies too heavily on the caretaker(s). In the trusting, however, the child learns that
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