Erikson's Psychosocial Development: American Beauty

Erik Erikson developed the Theory of Psychosocial Development. These 8 stages describe development over the lifespan. The characters in the movie American Beauty (1999) demonstrate several different stages. This brief scene from the movie is used for non-profit educational purposes only and follows the fair use law. Copyright of this movie belongs to DreamWorks LLC, Sony Picture Entertainment, and Paramount Pictures.