Question:- What is the main idea behind Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development?
Answer: According to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, there are all eight stages in the process of individual’s psychosocial development during life. Every phase comprises a psychological crisis that needs to be addressed and resolved to ensure attaining a sound psychological maturity and development. According to Erikson, it is the resolution of these crises at each of these stages that lays down the positive capabilities as well as attributes that are necessary for a healthy personality and positive adaptation to this stage to be able to progress to the next stage of development. His theory focuses on the social and cultural effects of personality implication and development throughout the life cycle.
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