Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the 20th century, proposed an eightstage theory of growth as a model for how we live, think, learn and change throughout our lifetimes.
Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalysts of the 20th century, proposed an eightstage theory of growth as a model for how we live, think, learn and change throughout our lifetimes. What we value, our character and psyche are determined as a result of the developmental tasks we face in each stage. For more information on his stages see: http://swppr.org/Textbook/Ch%209%20Erikson.pdf