8 Stages of Psychosocial Development- Erik Erikson

Question 1

1. Trust v. Mistrust

Answer 1

Oral-Sensory Stage
Basic Virtue: Hope
Age: 0-1 1/2
Failure: Fear

Caregivers is looked to for stability and care. Needs consistent, reliable, and predictable care.

Question 2

2. Autonomy v. Shame and Doubt

Answer 2

Muscular-Anal Stage
Basic Virtue: Will
Age: 1 1/2-3
Failure: Dependence

Developing sense of personal control over physical skills and sense of independence through exploration.

Question 3

3. Initiative v. Guilt

Answer 3

Locomotor stage
Basic Virtue: Purpose
Age: 3-5
Failure: Reservations

Children assert themselves more frequently through play and in social interactions. Independent decision making

Question 4

4. Industry v. Inferiority

Answer 4

Latency
Basic Virtue: Competency
Age: 5-12
Failure: Low Self-Esteem

Teachers play an important role in this stage. Development of skill and societal demands

Question 5

5. Identity v. Role Confusion

Answer 5

Adolescence
Basic Virtue: Fidelity
Age: 12-18
Failure: Rejection

Adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity through the exploration of values, goals, and beliefs

Question 6

6. Intimacy v. Isolation

Answer 6

Young Adulthood
Basic Virtue: Love
Age: 18-40
Failure: Loneliness

Major conflict centers on the formation of intimate and loving relationships

Question 7

7. Generativity v. Stagnation

Answer 7

Middle Adulthood
Basic Virtue: Care
Age: 40-65
Failure: Unproductive

Making mark on the world, nurturing, productive work, involvement. Have I done enough with my life?

Question 8

8. Ego Integrity v. Despair

Answer 8

Late Adulthood
Basic Virtue: Wisdom
Age: 65+
Failure: Bitterness

Contemplation of our development of integrity with a successful life.