Compare and Contrast the Key Approaches to IPE

question 25

Essay

Compare and contrast the key approaches to IPE. Which key issues do the approaches agree, on which do they disagree? Which approach do you believe best describes the real world? Why?

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Definitions:

Sense of Identity

The perception of oneself as a distinct, continuous entity with a set of beliefs, attributes, and values.

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Identity

Our sense of self; according to Erikson, the adolescent’s task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles.

Adolescence

The transitional stage from childhood to adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.