Erikson believed that having faith in others is key at this developmental stage. During this stage, the adolescent and/or young adult continually attempts to make the different aspects of oneself congruent (Friedman & Schustack, 2006). A person who successfully negotiates this stage has a clear understanding of who they are and all of the many facets of their personality. This person will have a clear identity and sense of self (Friedman & Schustack, 2006). This identification was helpful as it motive me to begin to envision as well as set career goals for myself.
Model 6: Topic 2
The life stage proposed by Erickson that best matches my own current situation is that of generativity vs. stagnation. Generativity is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation (Slater, 2003). During this stage the individual develops an understanding of the importance of giving of oneself to others and ensuring the success of future generations (Friedman & Schustack, 2006). Examples of this include child bearing and raising, community service, becoming a foster or adoptive parent, etc. According to Slater (2003), a sense of generativity is vital for both the person and society. In a healthy family, parents demonstrate generativity through caring for and guiding their children. In organizations, leaders demonstrate generativity by caring for their mission as well as their employees (Slater, 2003). A person who does not successfully negotiate this stage may experience feelings of worthlessness and boredom. Even if the person finds them self successful, they may experience underlying feelings of insignificance (Friedman & Schustack, 2006). It is clear that an ability to meaningfully contribute to society is integral to this approach.
Each stage is comprised of a conflict between opposing forces and resolution of this conflict in a healthy manner lives the individual with a healthy balance of both traits (Slater, 2003). One of the major barriers to resolution of the crisis at this stage is my tendency to overextend myself to others which leaves me with a significant lack of my own time and feelings of being overwhelmed with all of the commitments that I have made.
Model 7: Topic 1
The idea that research develops out of insight into oneself as well as personal experiences can be seen through the examination of the lives of major contributors in the field of psychology. As individuals we are most interested in the things that impact us directly and we frame our world and work around these things. The same can be observed in the major contributors to the field of psychology. For example, Freud's theories of childhood were designed from his adoration of his mother and his strained relationship with his father who was twenty years her elder. Further, Freud experienced sibling rivalry when his parents gave birth to his sister. His theories on sexual urges and how they impact the lifecycle were drawn directly from his own experiences. He is just one example of how the direct experiences of the psychologists are what interests them in the field and therefore frames the lens through which their beliefs and theories are formed.
Model 7: Topic 2
Most theorists would concede that individuals behave differently in different environments. Further it has been proposed that individuals respond differently at different times, with different groups of people, and at different stages of development. Although Allport saw this rational, he also believed that there were aspects of the individual that were intrinsically consistent and these traits were rooted deep within the individual. Allport believed that each person had key characteristics that determined their behavior and thought processes. Therefore when thinking about criminal behavior, if a person is imprisoned wrongfully and exposed to criminal behaviors and situations the innocent individual still may not engage in criminal acts. This is due to the unique features that make up this individual which exposure to stimuli cannot take away. Allport referred to this as personal disposition (Friedman & Schustack, 2006). These dispositions are believed to significantly impact behavior and the choices made by the individual.
Model 8: Topic 1
There is a tendency to mentally classify and analyze persons that we encounter each day. There are some aspects of the Big Five dimensions that we automatically notice such as extroversion or agreeableness. These dimensions are easy to identify in others and are often our first impression. The other three dimensions require more exposure to the individual in order to truly understand such as neuroticism. Many of the traits that lead to emotional instability are difficult to pick up when first encountering an individual. However, the process of...
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