Psychologist
Erik Erikson
Also Known As Erik Homburger (surname used before he adopted the name Erikson in adulthood)
Developmental Psychology
Erik Erikson (1902-1994) was a German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory of psychosocial development across the human lifespan. He coined the phrase identity crisis and held that healthy development proceeds through eight successive stages, each built around a specific psychosocial crisis, from infancy to late adulthood. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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BirthplaceFrankfurt, Hesse, German Empire 1 Death PlaceHarwich, Massachusetts, U.S. 1 Nationality / Culture Defining ContributionDeveloped the theory of psychosocial development across the human lifespan and coined the term identity crisis. 1 Notable WorkChildhood and Society (1950) 1 Connections
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His theory of psychosocial development spans the full lifespan, foundational to the field.
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known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings. He coined the phrase identity crisis.
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12 May 1994
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Childhood and Society
Early life
Erik surname was changed from Salomonsen to Homburger
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Erik Homburger Erikson (born Erik Salomonsen; 15 June 1902 - 12 May 1994) was a German-American child psychoanalyst and visual artist known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings.
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a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages that a healthy developing individual should pass through from infancy to late adulthood
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