Chapter 4: Interpersonal Communication

Question 1

Trust vs Mistrust

a degree of familiarity with her body and surroundings

Answer 1

Infant (0-1)

Question 2

Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt

exploring environments and developing self control

Answer 2

Toddler (2-3)

Question 3

Initiative vs Guilt

active imagination and curiosity, potential for guilt, starts of moral judgment

Answer 3

Preschool (3-6)

Question 4

Industry vs Inferiority

exposure to new people and developmental contributors, experiences feeling of success and/or feelings of inferiority

Answer 4

School Age (7-12)

Question 5

Ego Identity vs Role Confusion

self discovery, confusion of identity leads to “role confusion” and poor decisions

Answer 5

Adolescence (12-18)

Question 6

Intimacy vs Isolation

considering marriage, kids, careers; can lead to choices of isolating oneself for work (moving cities/countries, working from home)

Answer 6

Young Adults (20s)

Question 7

Generativity vs Stagnation

primarily devoted to raising children, desire to help future generations

Answer 7

Middle Adults (late 20s-50s)

Question 8

Integrity vs Despair

children are gone, feeling useless, health decline, los of friends and family

Answer 8

Old Adult (60+)