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ego-identity

basic trust

an attitude to oneself and the
world derived from the experience
of the first year of life. This
implies a prediction of the
behaviour of others and permits
deferral of gratification.

Trust allows generalization.

ego-diffusion

fras*c mistrust

accompanied by withdrawal,
need for immediate gratification.

autonomy and pride


lack of autonomy/shame


arising from a sense of
self control.


.Erikson states that there is a
limit to the shame a child or
adult can stand. Once this limit
is exceeded, secret oblivion to the
opinions of others may result.
Erikson remarks this is the
make up of many a young criminal.


initiative


industry


guilt

inferiority


(Erikson, 1959, 1977).


De Levita, (1965:170) has given an exhaustive analysis of the
subjective correlates of identity-diffusion. These will be used
as a basis for gathering empirical data, and hence will be given in
detail here.


(∣i) Subjective correlates of identity-diffusion (de Levita, 1965:170)


Identity-diffusion is marked by

distrust

(with a need for immediate gratification)
lack of autonomy - shame

guilt

feeling of being a non-person

expectation of rejection

strain towards delinquency

strain towards withdrawal




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