Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development is a theory proposed by Erik Erikson, a prominent psychoanalyst, in 1950s. It describes eight stages of human development throughout the lifespan, each characterized by a unique psychosocial crisis or challenge that must be successfully resolved for healthy development to occur. These stages offer insight into how individuals form their […]
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Theories View Development As An Incremental And Cumulative Process (update 2023)
Developmental stage theories are models of human development that attempt to describe and explain the changes and growth that occur throughout the lifespan. These theories provide a framework for understanding the progression of human development, from infancy to old age. The idea behind developmental stage theories is that individuals pass through a series of predictable […]