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CHAPTER 7
Erikson:  
Post-Freudian Theory
◆ Overview of Post-Freudian Theory
◆ Biography of Erik Erikson
◆ The Ego in Post-Freudian Theory
Society’s Influence
Epigenetic Principle
◆ Stages of Psychosocial Development
Infancy
Early Childhood
PlayAge
School Age
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
Adulthood
OldAge
Summary oftheLifeCycle
◆ Erikson’s Methods of Investigation
Anthropological Studies
Psychohistory
◆ Related Research
Adolescent Identity andtheInternet 
TheDevelopment ofGender Identity 
◆ Impact of Nature and Nurture on Gender Identity 
Formation
◆ Social Pressure to Conform to Typical Gender Identity  
◆ Age of Gender Identity Disclosure and Social 
Networks
◆ Critique of Erikson
◆ Concept of Humanity
◆ Key Terms and Concepts
◆ ReferencesJon Erikson/The Image Works
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