Maladaptations and Malignancies - examples and interpretations
examples |
maladaptation |
crisis |
malignancy |
examples |
unrealistic, spoilt, deluded |
Sensory Distortion |
Trust v Mistrust |
Withdrawal |
neurotic, depressive, afraid |
reckless, inconsiderate, thoughtless |
Impulsivity |
Autonomy v Shame/Doubt |
Compulsion |
anal, constrained, self-limiting |
exploitative, uncaring, dispassionate |
Ruthlessness |
Initiative v Guilt |
Inhibition |
risk-averse, unadventurous |
workaholic, obsessive specialist |
Narrow Virtuosity |
Industry v Inferiority |
Inertia |
lazy, apathetic, purposeless |
self-important, extremist |
Fanaticism |
Identity v Role Confusion |
Repudiation |
socially disconnected, cut-off |
sexually needy, vulnerable |
Promiscuity |
Intimacy v Isolation |
Exclusivity |
loner, cold, self-contained |
do-gooder, busy-body, meddling |
Overextension |
Generativity v Stagnation |
Rejectivity |
disinterested, cynical |
conceited, pompous, arrogant |
Presumption |
Integrity v Despair |
Disdain |
miserable, unfulfilled, blaming |