Erik Erikson's Stage Theory of Psychosocial Developement Applied to Lexi During Christmas
By ale.nicholeb
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During the infancy stage (birth to 1), Lexi learns wether or not she can trust her strange family from holding her during holiday festives. TRUST VS. MISTRUST
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During the toddlerhood stage (1-2), Lexi attempts to make decisions for herself by telling her mom "No" to putting on her christmas dress. AUTONOMY VS. SHAME AND DOUBT
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During the preschooler stage (3-5), Lexi takes an initiative instead of feeling guilty for wondering and tries to learn why her new Christmas barbie has to wear clothing. INITIATIVE VS. GUILT
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During the elementary school stage (6-Puberty), Lexi applys her self in hopes of making the best holiday cookie or she will feel inferior. COMPETENCE VS. INFERITORITY
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During the adolescence stage (teen yrs. into 20s), Lexi tries out a new role with permed hair and a petter pan collar dress for the holidays. She also wonders if it her role to go help with the holiday dinner.
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During the young adulthood stage (20s - early 40s), Lexi struggles to compromise and go to her girlfriend's parent's home for christmas versus her own. INTIMACY VS. ISOLATION
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During the middle adulthood stage (40s-60s), Lexi struggles to come to terms that her life is half over and so are her Christmases. GENERATIVITY VS. STAGNATION
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During the late adult stage (late 60s-up), Lexi, in the Christmas spirtit, evaluates her life and family accomplisments and deciedes she is happy. INTERGITY VS. DESPAIR
