The EGO also has many rational processes that are not unconsciously motivated, for example, realistic perception and logical thinking. In this way Erikson and Murray are similar.
Life is a series of conflicts that occur in developmental stages.
There are 8 stages in the life cycle. There is a biological unfolding from the ID that occurs in a sociocultural setting. There are a series of developmental tasks or crises. RMs are exaggerated rituals that lead to rigidity and abnormality. There are also overlaps among the stages in the following ways Stages Trust Autonomy Trust in the world and yourself leads to the confidence Initiative to be self-directive and productive.