Erik Homburger Erikson ( 15 June 1902 -- 12 May 1994 ) was a German-born American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings .
Erik Homburger Erikson ( 15 June 1902 -- 12 May 1994 ) was a German-born American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst . Erikson is known for his theory on psychosocial development of human beings .