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In this question, you've asked me to describe the following.
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A, the theory of eric erickson's psychosocial stages.
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This is a theory of developmental psychology framework that says that individuals mainly go through eight distinct stages of psychosocial development in their lives.
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And saying that we each go through these same eight stages.
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And this is from infancy to old age.
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We'll talk about these eight stages in one of your next parts of this question.
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Part b asks for the origin of this theory.
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This theory was made by eric erickson, who is said to have drawn inspiration from sigmund freud.
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This theory was first published in the 1950 book, childhood and society.
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First stage is trust versus mistrust.
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During infancy, we learn trust in our caregivers.
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Stage two is autonomy versus shame or doubt.
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In the second stage, early childhood, we begin developing a sense of independence and self -control.
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Three is initiative versus guilt.
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In preschool years, children explore their abilities and develop a sense of purpose...