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Fowler's Theory
Fowler's Spiritual Theory
Question | Answer |
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Ages 0 to 3 years are in which stage? | 0. Undifferentiated |
Ages 4 to 6 years are in which stage? | 1. Intuitive-projective |
Ages 7 to 12 years are in which stage? | 2. Mythic-literal |
Adolescents to adults are in which stage? | 3. Synthetic-conventional |
After 30 years of age, adults are in which stage? | 5. Paradoxical-consolidative |
After 18 years of age, adults are in which stage? | 4. Individuating-reflexive |
People may never reach what stage? | 6. Unviersalizing |
Describe the undifferentiated stage of 0 to 3 years? | Infants are unable to formulate concepts about self or the environment. |
Describe the intuitive projective stage of 4 to 6 years. | A combination of images and beliefs given by trusted others, mixed with the child's own experience and imagination. |
Describe the mythic-literal stage of 7 to 12 years. | Private world of fantasy and wonder; symbols refer to something specific; dramatic storesi and myths used to communicate spiritual meaning. |
Describe the synthetic conventional stage of an adolescent or adult. | World and ultimate environment structured by the expectations and judgements of others; interpersonal focus |
Describe the individuating-reflexive stage after 18 years of age. | Constructing one's own explicit system; high degree of self-consciousness. |
Describe the paradoxical-consolidative phase after 30 years. | Awareness of truth from a variety of viewpoints. |
Describe the universalizing stage that most people never reach | Becoming an incamation of the principle of love and justice. |