Analyzing Erikson's Everyone Ride The Carousel

Everyone rides the carousel is a dynamic video that states the strengths of Erikson's theory, and the ability to tie together important psychosocial development across the entire lifespan. Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development has eight distinct stages, taking in five stages up to the age of 18 years and three further stages beyond, well into adulthood. Erikson suggests that there is still plenty of room for continued growth and development throughout one’s life

1. Trust vs. Mistrust

Trust versus mistrust is the first stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development During this stage, the infant is uncertain about the world in which they live. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty, the infant looks towards their primary

role confusion, and it occurs during adolescence, from about 12-18 years. During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs and goals. Erikson claims that the adolescent may feel uncomfortable about their body for a while until they can adapt and “grow into” the changes. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of fidelity. Fidelity involves being able to commit one's self to others based on accepting others, even when there may be ideological differences. During this period, they explore possibilities and begin to form their own identity based upon the outcome of their explorations. Failure to establish a sense of identity within society can lead to role confusion. Role confusion involves the individual not being sure about themselves or their place in

In this stage, people begin to share themselves more intimately with others. They explore relationships leading toward longer-term commitments with someone other than a family member. Successful completion of this stage can result in happy relationships and a sense of commitment, safety, and care within a relationship. Avoiding intimacy, fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation, loneliness, and sometimes depression. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of love.

7. Generativity vs. Stagnation

Generativity versus stagnation is the seven stage. During middle adulthood (ages 40 to 65 yrs.), people establish their careers, settle down within a relationship, begin our own families and develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. Also, people give back to society through raising our children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community activities and organizations. By failing to achieve these objectives, they become stagnant and feel unproductive. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of care.

8. Ego Integrity vs.