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Erikson
(Modern) Psychosocial Theory

Believed that childhood is very important in personality development.

Most famous for his work in refining and expanding Freud's theory of stages.

Stated that development functions through the "epigenetic principle."

EPIGENETIC PRINCIPLE- This principle states that we develop through a series of eight stages, and our progress in each stage is predetermined by our success in the previous stage.

**Stage 1: Oral-Sensory**
Age: Infancy -- Birth to 1 year
Conflict: Trust vs. Mistrust
Important Event: Feeding
Description:
The important event in this stage is feeding. According to Erikson, theinfant will develop a sense of trust only if the parent or caregiver isresponsive and consistent with the basic needs being meet. The need for careand food must be met with comforting regularity. The infant must first form atrusting relationship with the parent or caregiver, otherwise a sense ofmistrust will develop.
Pro's:
The infant's......

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