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Robben Wainer
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To call to mind the familiar and recognizable character traits that
motivate behavior is a sizable task. To give a universal context to their varying
measures of integrity may mean delving deep into the minds of what psychoanalysis has
to say about the common features that permeate our association, and relation to
emotional states of conscious and reason. The life cycle begins at birth and ends in old
age with the fundamental basis that all stages of development fall into categories that
are oral, anal and genital. This paper will show how the progressive and digressive
nature of Erikson's model of emotional maturity is open to differentiation that is
pending upon the affirmations of character, as characteristics of self reliance, and
defiance which seem to warrant a transference, or transgression of emotion, and show
that we are learning different truths about ourselves during a range of ages, and during
our growth and development.
Erikson's model of the life cycle suggests that responsibilities of attachment and
detachment begin at first with the parents, that is to say as an increase in socialization
coexists with the act of learning. !ne associates the formation of ego as an entity
which has the capacity to understand our primary function in human nature, which
shows the creative energy that attests to mental, physical and sexual relationships. This
is apparent during the primary stages referred to as oral, anal, and genital, as our
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dependence upon those emotions which motivate self, are first provided by the parent.
#s is the case during breastfeeding, and learning to walk, and whose reinforcement of
positive and negative behavior takes into account the emotional stimulus which matures
into a normal variance of emotional character traits.
$ wish to show in this paper how the differentiation of character traits exists
within these stages of development, by contrasting homo and hetero sexual behavior,
and how these initial stages set up a contrast of ego that forms the identity of the self at
varying occurrences of retention, and the defense mechanisms which are so in line with
our inner psyche.
%orms are established in his model of growth stages that perpetuate that girls
may favor their father while boys may favor their mother at least in the undertaking of
conditions, and how these may stimulate a response. The model Erikson is presenting us
is an attempt to show the success and accountability of maturation, and how
interdependent norms enable us to reach them that consider the individuals ability to
adapt their experience with their environment. The motivational drives that he claims
contain a differing set of moral values are no more than an emotional integrity which
the individual is able to achieve within these stages of self awareness.
Erikson does not distinguish between the anima and animus, in that the
male and female psyche are independent of one another. &hile gender specific in his
account, he is trying to show us that emotional growth that is indicative of self
awareness, is a basic motivational factor that esteems itself in different stages. To allow
for the whole experience of men and women to live a complete life that is supportive of
one's maturation, growth, and development.
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$ propose that a differing set of norms would constitute a varying set of inter
dependence amongst hetero and homo sexual attributes. That the youthful and playful
elder may show signs of being whimsical or even passive aggressive. That the
(ealousies we encounter in adulthood may serve the function of repeating the values of
our parents in a realized or partially realized !edipal or Electra cycle, and that the
intimacy of hope and love may have differing implications of isolation, and care when
understanding the socialization of homosexual men and women across a wide range of
phobias, intimacy, and despair.
&hile these are norms that Erikson proposes that are reached during specific
ages. $ propose that in an endless attempt to strip ourselves of the bare recourse of
human emotional experience we can show that as transgressions occur and new
relationships develop we may find we repeat the entire life cycle over and over again.
)o to speak in our naked ourselves as self evaluation means coming to terms with a
renewal of conditions during interdependent relationships. &e find we are learning
about motivations as a skill in our orientation. $n this process we continuously learn of
our behavioral patterns by our understanding of growth and development that is uni*ue
upon the experience, and the given set of conditions, and norms in which they follow, as
are the varying stages of interest in role after role of our naked self.
$n so saying this, $ propose that homo sexual orientation depends, and contends
upon transference and transgressions of states within the id. That the mental
transgression within the psyche have an ever changing, and wide ranging display of
preferences. That if the ego achieves self awareness by learning from the transience of
motivational factors, this influx of feeling within the id that is common amongst
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homosexuals may first appear in the super ego without achieving a fully realized sense
of self validation. That is the propensity for self expression may develop into an
innocuous dream like motive that suspends the animation of developing into a fully self
aware identity. ,ow then is the ego achieved by homosexuals- $t seems that retelling
the story of their own passive aggression can lead to an acceptance of values, while the
values of edification that range deep into the exploration and discovery of self
motivation begins the process where isolation of self expressive motives are less
dependent upon stagnation. &hereas, signifying a moral standard that is contingent
upon not being a different person than who we are, helps us to perceive these phases
that are changing rapidly amongst us, as are opportunities for emotional growth in their
conformity within the adaptation of the elements they presuppose.
Erikson proposes in his theory that the psychoanalytic of mind and body is
comprised of three components. The )oma which contains the internal organs, the
/syche which constitutes the mind, and Ethos which constitutes the libido. ,is
establishment of ego as it is in the beginning is a result of sucking in the oral condition,
and is seen to lead the vociferation of verbal cues. Erikson points out that this ability to
relate oral communication has significant implication of the growth and development of
internal organs, which would then lead to develop the ego in terms of anal retention and
thus to ethos which is the libido, as the anal instruction of inclusion and intrusion, has a
profound internal residence in our coming to respond to genital functioning.
$t is here that we see that the ego in it's own formation by means of its
development, in a relationship to ego as an embryo, which transcends digressions to
con*uer it's will into maturity while bringing to the surface a mastery of what is
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contained within the body, mind and libido. Thus to transform the messages the ego
receives into a current of maturation skills is meant to utilize the function that leads to
an understanding of drives, and the direct response they enable due to the pleasures and
pains of their symposium.
That the initiation into socialization causes the ego to respond, would imply that
retention, inclusion and the ability to motivate the maturation of the senses, is one
whose insight and intuition is internal. $n that the fundamental response to mind, body
and spirit is one that gives voice to the call to respond, to cues, and the development
this transcends as the value of intent and recognition. 1y feeding the ego with the
ability to depict that information which is relevant to it's own realization of will
mentally and physically which is critical. The ability to will, and depict the
communication that crosses boundaries is one that deduces mental and physical
sensation as a response to emotional integrity that can be con*uered. Thus leading to the
attainment of self control, is how the mind processes this response to a mature
development of ego.
That the primary functioning of oral, anal and genital tasks begins during toilet
training is seen as the parents responsibility, as both are the dependence and
independence of the child's development. $ would like to include in Erikson's theory that
the initialization into socialization is also a rite that is under the supervision of the
parents incentive to motivate the child. That the response to community, society, and in
short what constitutes the universal 2$3 as a universal 2&e3 means that the parents
initial incentives must favor the child's adaptation to the environment in which they
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live. 1y transcending themselves as a functional measure in how well they can grow
from inhibitions into a world that sees into fears as a rationale that need no recourse for
escape. The parent becomes teacher and example only when this socialization begins.
#s the adaptive measures the child undertakes are instilled by acts of guidance which
they receive from their parents.
Each stage of development transgresses between, hope despair, fear and the
drives that initiate in the unconscious. $t is natural for a girl to favor her father, as it is as
natural for a boy to favor his mother. ,is conclusion is that it is the parents
responsibility to see to it that their attachment to their child is a healthy one, and that it
is also the responsibility of the parent to see to it that the child's immersion into
socialization is one that is conducive of moral behavior.
,is point is not only that the attachment, and the provision of care their
responsibility, but also the child's independence and adaptation into society the
responsibility of the parent. Erikson points out that parents need be aware of the
!edipal and Electra cycles in their children, being that both altar the complete
development and maturation of the child, and will follow the parent's influence on their
children. )ince the maturing role of the child must follow from the parent's influence,
the emotions that prepare the child to live in the world, and ultimately have their own
life, fall under this responsibility, by the offering of guidance, direction and support.
&hen this is achieved the child will gain the strength of his5her virtue with the moral
disposition of having earned the will to achieve.
6. This creates an interdependent role between parent and child, and is one that
accounts for both the !edipal and Electra cycles, That both of these stages are in fact
the responsibility of the parent, and not left to being a mistake made by the child, as
they seek to offer a relationship of mutual guardianship. Erikson's theory is one which
clearly states that the child's growth and development during infancy, as well as their
socialization and freedom from bondage are also their responsibility, as the child's
preparation one which grows into a mature adulthood. 7ike an organ, Erikson points out
with each stage of development how will is natural, and how well the child is guided to
motivate themselves into maturity will differentiate between each stage of growth
within these life cycles.
To contrast further the dynamics of integration that lead to several norms, it is
fair to say that homosexual tendencies which range in levels of retention and inclusion,
support the release of fears, phobias and defense mechanisms, that the ego shows can
digress from it's purpose of pleasure. The 2$3, the self, and the whole being is one which
is constructed from a *uality of characteristics that re*uest that a removal of
transgressions in the id to be made to reveal the body's naked mind, and naked libido if
you will. That the super ego which proceeds from these transgressions is damaging to
self, can be seen to find a formation of ego, as when the universal 3$3 becomes the
universal 2$ and &e3. &hen the self learns to reduce those factors that transcend
competition and further complexities as a result of character transcendence, which
compromise this level of generativity, and which may also be viewed as a stagnation.
Thus the levels of homosexual independence as shown may be set in contrast to the
inferiority and retreat that is so commonly alleviated by the act of coming out.
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&e may then conclude that this retention and inclusion support the
transgressions of the id, in terms of gender designation, and differentiating models of
identity that support the ego. That the composition of self is one whose mind, body and
libido must come to terms in it's naked exposure with values and complexities that are
consumed by the will. $t is this exposure that the ego will remit, and transcend personal
characteristics to reveal the normalcy, and naturalness of their own disposition.
$ would then briefly summarize the nine stages of the life cycle to show clearly
the transcendence of natural ego that supports the release of complexities that show
passage in the naked body, mind and libido.
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!ral 9ommunication is seen during breast feeding as the evolution of anal and
genital expressions of attachment coincide. #t this stage (ealousies start to arise as we
learn to favor one parent over the other. #s this happens we begin to idealize our parents
as egocentrism teaches us to follow their example. 7earning behavior evolves as
motivational behavior as oral communication, helps to generate verbal cues. )ucking is
the first form of communication. The child learns an experience of Trust and :istrust
based on his5her own expressions of wants and needs. Egocentrism evolves from the
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child's affirmation of behavior that is conducive to growth and development. The child
learns his first lessons in attachment and nonattachment as his5her psyche develops a
relationship to behavior modification that is instructive.
". -)tono." *s. Sha.e and /o)bt
#nal and genital response prepares the child to utilize motor skills. Toilet
training communication reaches assertion. &ill perpetuates organizational skills. <irst
exposure and expression of passive aggressions. =efense mechanisms counteract act
fear and phobia through retention. 9hild begins to exceed limitations of self care by
testing their limitations and crossing boundaries. Ego evaluation forms in response to
positive and negative reinforcement. The child places value and significance on identity
formation. The child learns that self expression is not a hindrance, defense mechanisms
are offered invaluable parental support.
'. 0nitiation *s. 1)i$t
$mpulsivity begins with self gratifying incentives. The child experiences a
cyclical adaptation to growth changes. 1isexuality is seen in expansion of socialization.
9onscious will develops, as one perceives their evolution of these changes. #nal and
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genital response rely on inclusion and retention. <ear of sub(ectivity diminishes.
?esponse to punishment and underlying motives induces self seeking. $nhibition which
relate to moral values are shown in response to evaluation. ?escue and survival
instruction develop the child's intuition.
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7atency precludes immersion and socialization. <ormal !perational skills
develop as constancy of thoughts contrast materialism and sub(ectivity. Exposure to
society present issues of adaptation to ones environment. 1isexuality develops in
relation to forming a peer group. )oma applies creativity to the development of motor
skills. /syche learns to conform to moral behavior, and show relationships between
virtue and vice. Ethos anal and genital awareness shows relationships in defense of
social adaptation, and reaches stages that will develop the child's identity.
5. 0dentit" *s. 0dentit" !on)sion
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<idelity supports an increasing role in behavior. /eer relations support self
assurance. 9omplete formation of identity is understood. /uberty and gender morbidity
includes ascetic and esoteric comprehension. )elf expressed needs lead to character
development. $nstruction in personal incentives begins. ?estoration of faith develops in
grasping pleasure and pain principles. ?estoration of values by understanding the
attainment of pleasure as a skill.
4. 0nti.a#" *s. 0so$ation
@entility reinforces masculine and feminine roles. /artnerships and sex
relationships incite complicity and compulsive means. 7ove is accepted as a premise.
Exclusivity inhibits obsessive physical sensitivity, relationships tend toward
partnerships. #ffiliation is seen in the involvement in social participation,
transcendence from confusion is premeditated. Ego centrism condones physical
response to stimuli.
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6. 1enerativi" *s. Sta(nation
=ivision of labor is understood as a norm. 9hoices determine the formation of
an appropriate response. Experience is based on learning behavior. 9are and
treatment of care develop health issues. 9hanges in maturity are seen through social
organizational. !n experiences the employment of 2$ and &e3 .=eveloping a social
circle precludes participation and incentives. !ne seeks learning instruction as the
primary recourse for developing motivational skills. :aturity advances through self
awareness.
2. 0nte(rit" *s. /es3air
!ld ageis viewed in it's wisdom. /hilosophical view points are reinforced.
Expression is seen as premise for maturity. 7ife and death govern our behavior.
Experience in community and with family relate personal motivation. #n
understanding of moral behavior coexists. )elf care remains the primary factor and
the ob(ect of our attention.

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9onclusion A
&e have seen how oral messages begin our development of verbal cues to transcend
our behavior in it's capacity, as wishes and drives that stimulate an ego response.
1ased on the level of maturity we understand that self awareness permeates it's own
passive aggressive resistance to it's self gratifying motives. &e have also seen that
the value of maturity lay in this experience of asserting learning behavior. $t is here
that $ would like to make the point that by asserting our motives to actions our
desires are prone to the use of will. &e often reach the growth pains that are resigned
to the proposal that invite us into the many faceted stages of development that are
viewed as growth. )ince the ego transcends this use of will to be conducive of an 2$
and &e3 agreement. $t is by this self evaluation that we find our motives differentiate
to also form stages in this life cycle that are conducive to patterns of behavior, and
development which generate their own sensitivity. =ue to actions warranted and
received as an entity of undergoing these stages in themselves. #s is stated we
transcend the model of these stages to form new one's based on their own premise
and versatility of will and ego.
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