Erikson’s Theory
In his psychosocial theory, Erikson proposed that personality development is determined by the interaction of an internal maturational plan and external societal demands. He proposed that the life cycle is composed if eight stage and that the order of the stage is biologically fixed. You can see that the name of each reflect the challenge people face at a particular age. For example, the challenge for young adults is to become involved in a loving relationship. Challenges are met through a combination of inner psychological influences and outer social influences. When challenges are met successfully, People are well prepared to meet the challenge of the next stage.