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as childhood and adolescence. Yet, there are other models that are utilized such as the Freudian model. People are familiar with the anal and oral stages for example. The need
for cigarettes or excessive food is equated with an oral fixation. Yet, Erikson goes into more detail as do other authors, like Maslow. However, Maslows model is not broken down
into the same developmental stages as is Erkisons. Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs is broken down into five layers (Boeree, 2006). The first layer is physiological and the next
is related to safety; the third and fourth layers are belonging and esteem needs respectively (Boeree, 2006). The final layer is for self-actualization (Boeree, 2006). Eriksons stages are similar in
scope. In other words, Erikson sees the same things as relevant but he breaks the stages down into more intricate complicated landings and associates them with age parameters. Yet, one
can easily compare and contrast Eriksons stages with that of Maslows work. The first stage in the Erikson model is trust versus mistrust and this is usually found during the
first year or two of life ("Stages of Social-Emotional Development," 2005). Here, a child will become secure or insecure, dependent upon his experiences at this stage ("Stages of Social-Emotional Development,"
2005). This may be equated with Maslows physiological phase where physical and physiological needs are addressed. The second stage in the Erikson paradigm takes place at about eighteen
months or up to four years of age and this represents the struggle between autonomy and shame ("Stages of Social-Emotional Development," 2005). Here, the child will either develop a sense
of pride or shame ("Stages of Social-Emotional Development," 2005). At this stage, the child continues to need love and must have their physical needs met as well as need time
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