Self And Personality — Psychology STD 12 Humanities — Question

Erickson's concept of identity crisis:
It is Post-Freudian approach. Erickson's theory lays stress on rational conscious ego processes in personality development. In his theory development is viewed as life-long process and ego identity is granted a central place in this process. His concept of identity crisis of adolescence age has drawn considerable attention. Erickson argues that young people must generate for themselves perspective and a direction that can give them a meaningful sense of unity and purpose.