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Erik
H. Erikson
Karen
Horney
Feminist neo-analytic theory
1885-
1952
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Goals
⚫Acceptance of
the Real Self
Erik Erikson
1902-1994
⚫Neo-analytic
stage theory
⚫Posits that
development
continues
throughout
life
Erik Erikson and Sigmund
Freud
⚫Unlike Freudian psychoanalytic theory,
not focused on libido and sexual
gratification
⚫Erikson’s developmental theory goes
beyond Adolescence as opposed to
Freud’s
Ego
⚫Defined ego as a person’s ability to
unify experiences and actions in an
adaptive manner.
Aspects of the Ego
⚫Three interrelated aspects:
o The Body Ego – physical self as
different from others, and out
satisfaction or dissatisfaction with our
body and looks
o The Ego Ideal – image of ourselves in
comparison with an established idea
o The Ego Identity – image we have in a
variety of social roles
Development
⚫Structured as a series of “ego crises”
to be resolved
◦ Outcome of successful resolution of each
stage is an “ego skill” mastered
Stages 1-4
Stages 5-8
Psychosocial Stages of Development
View of Free Will
⚫Though personality is largely
determined by unconscious forces,
individuals do have the ability to
overcome these
Common assessment
techniques
⚫Varies from free association to
situational and autobiographical
study, with an emphasis on self-
concept
Implications for Therapy
⚫As with psychoanalytic therapy,
insight into inner motives is key
⚫But because the ego is central, there
is less concern with unconscious
motivation