Backwards Erickson

Question 1

1 yr - 3 yr
-Assert independence through physical distance to caregiver
-Making choices, discovering preference
-Increased independence = more confidence, secure feeling of competence
-failure through overly criticized, controlled or lack of opportunity
-Failure = feeling incompetent, dependant on others, lack of self esteem

Answer 1

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Question 2

Young adult
-Greater closeness with others, explore relationships
- commitment outside of family
-success- comfortable relationships, commitment, safety, care
- failure = feels stagnant, unproductive

Answer 2

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 3

3 yr - 6yr
-More assertive, plan/ initiate activities,
-success = develop a sense of initiative, secure as a leader/ decision maker
-Failure is criticism or control
- Failure = guilt, remain a follower, lack initiative

Answer 3

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 4

Senior Citizens
- time to slow down, experience life slower
-reflect on accomplishments
-Success= integrity through satisfaction of accomplishments
-Failure = dissatisfaction with accomplishments, depression & hopelessness

Answer 4

Ego integrity VS. Despair

Question 5

Adolescents
-important stage
- + independence, focus on future- relationships, families,housing, etc.
- time of exploration, exploration leads to forming an understanding of ones place in the world
-failure = perplexing patterns, lack of direction

Answer 5

Identity vs Role confusion

Question 6

birth to 1 year old
- learn to relational assurance through relationship w/ caregiver
-developing assurance in others = confidence and security
-inability to have faith in others = fear towards the inconsistent world, anxiety, insecurity

Answer 6

Trust Vs. Mistrust

Question 7

6 yr - Puberty
-Develop pride, initiate projects, complete projects = positive feeling
-success is reinforcment/ ecouragement for initiave = productiveness and confidence achieving goals
-Failure = feelings of inferiority and self doubt, = failure to reach potential

Answer 7

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 8

1 yr - 3 yr
-Assert independence through physical distance to caregiver
-Making choices, discovering preference
-Increased independence = more confidence, secure feeling of competence
-failure through overly criticized, controlled or lack of opportunity
-Failure = feeling incompetent, dependant on others, lack of self esteem

Answer 8

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt