Psychoanalytic Theorist: Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
After looking at the different psychoanalytic theorists, which one do you think has information most relevant to what you plan to do in your chosen profession? How would this information be helpful as you go about your normal workday? Use at least two key concepts as you discuss your answer.
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While there are many psychoanalytic theorists with meaningful contributions to the field of psychology, I found Erik Erikson’s ideas most relevant to my profession. As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working with autistic children, I focus on helping them improve their behavior and learn new skills. Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is instrumental in helping us understand human behavior at different stages of life. According to Spielman et al. (2020), Erikson's theory of psychosocial development departs from Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, which assumes that one's personality is fixed in early life. As per Erikson, one's personality
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