Final Project Outline PSY/330 Ashford University

We can see the presence of Freudian psychosexual theory at the back of the eight stages of Erikson but Erikson and Freud are not the same in its use. This understanding is crucial in getting Eriksons theory comprehended. Those who do not approve of Freuds theory of psychosexuality may not see it this way but they also find Eriksons point of view useful. In any case, Eriksons perspective is strong in itself without any dependence on Freudian feature. The following are the eight stages developed by Erikson to explain personality development: Stage 1: Stage for Trust vs. Mistrust: The individual is in need of maximum comfort against minimal uncertainty so that he/she can trust himself/herself, others, as well as the...