PSY1002
Final Assignment: Psychology Portfolio (40%)
Due Date: 30 November 2024
Entry #1: Personal Reflection/Psychology in my life
Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development
a) Selected Theory and Stage: (Identity vs. Role Confusion)
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development comprises eight stages, each
representing a developmental challenge or crisis that individuals must resolve. The stage
of Identity vs. Role Confusion, occurring during adolescence (approximately 12-18
years), is critical for developing a sense of self. During this stage, individuals explore their
values, beliefs, and goals to form a coherent personal identity. Success in this stage
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Entry #1: Personal Reflection/Psychology in my life
Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development
a) Selected Theory and Stage: (Identity vs. Role Confusion)
Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development comprises eight stages, each
representing a developmental challenge or crisis that individuals must resolve. The
stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion, occurring during adolescence (approximately
12-18 years), is critical for developing a sense of self. During this stage, individuals
explore their values, beliefs, and goals to form a coherent personal identity. Success
in this stage results in a strong sense of who they are and confidence in their life
direction. Conversely, failure leads to confusion about one's role in society, resulting
in insecurity and an unstable sense of self. This stage sets the foundation for the
individual's future relationships, career choices, and personal values.
b) Reflection on Developmental Experience
During my teenage years, I vividly remember joining a debate team at school. At the
time, I was shy and unsure about my abilities. Despite this, I was encouraged to step
out of my comfort zone and participate. My first debate was a nerve-wracking
experience where I struggled to present my arguments clearly. However, as I
continued participating, I gradually developed confidence in my public speaking and
critical thinking skills. This episode became a turning point in shaping my self-
identity, helping me realize my strengths in communication and reasoning. This
experience also introduced me to the importance of self-expression and social
interaction, both of which became core aspects of my identity.
c) Connection Between the Stage and Personal Experience
Erikson’s Identity vs. Role Confusion stage directly relates to my developmental
experience of joining the debate team. Adolescence is a period marked by
experimentation with roles and exploration of identity. Joining the debate team
allowed me to experiment with a new role—becoming a confident speaker and
thinker—which played a significant part in resolving the psychosocial conflict of this
