Compare and contrast the two psychoanalytic theories. Present two comparisons and two
contrasts. Why are these two theories important in the study of age-related changes?
What will be an ideal response?
Comparisons – stages (qualitative development); passive; early experience is important;
unconscious impulses; conflicts; early problems may lead to mental health issues later.
Contrasts – 5 versus 8 stages; sexual versus social; nature versus both; ends in adolescence versus life-
span; body pleasures areas versus life crisis; Psychoanalytic Theory is deterministic whereas
Erikson's theory supported the idea that people canchange and overcome difficulties that arose from
early childhood. Importance – theoretical constructs; generates research; comprehensive theory.
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