Question

Describe stages of psychosocial development and how they relate to a person’s spiritual development.

Apply attachment theory to understanding one’s relationship with God.

Reflect on stages of the soul’s growth.

Share your insights into how loyalty to something greater than ourselves can lead to spiritual growth and maturity.

Apply attachment theory to understanding one’s relationship with God.

reflect on “Wholeness is holiness” (Friel), and the importance of maturity and a whole human being in developing spiritual maturity.

Answer 1

Stage 1 Trust vs Mistrust, Age 0-2 years

The child is completely depended on their parents, and learns to trust them. The infant does not have any sense of right and wrong at this stage, and does not posses any concept of god.

Stage 2 Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt, Age 2-4 years

The child learn to be autonomous to a certain extent. They learn to change their clothes and feed themselves.There maybe lot of magical thinking and the child may be unable to distinguish between the real and supernatural.

Stage 3 Initiate vs guilt, Age 4-5 Years

They learn to explore their surrounding and environment. They start interacting with neighbors and school friends.The child starts to imitate the religious actions done by their parents, god is given a physical form at this stage.

Stage 4 Industry vs inferiority, Age 5-12

Children start to develop many skill now, and develop logical thinking.Children start to form a concept of god, and the qualities of god. They start to know what all god can or cannot do.

Stage 5 Identity vs Role confusion, Age 13-19

They start to develop identity and independent. Sexual development is at its peak now. Adolescents start to think about god and ask questions to themselves as to what god is in relation with them. Some my reject religion, while others may accept it.