Developmental Stages

Question 1

Sensorimotor

Answer 1

Birth-2 years
Object permenance
causality
symbolic thought

Question 2

Preoperational

Answer 2

2-7
Symbolic function (learn through use of mental images that aren’t present)

Question 3

Concrete operational

Answer 3

7-11
Children can perform mental operations using logic and abstract thinknig

Question 4

Formal operational

Answer 4

11+
Can think abstractly, hypothetically, and in a relativistic way. Also becomes egocentric again

Question 5

Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 5

0-18 mo
Balance between infant & caregiver and forms foundation for all other stages

Question 6

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Answer 6

18mo-3y
Achieve independence over own body in the context of relationship w primary caregivers

Question 7

Initiatives vs Guilt

Answer 7

3-6
Set goals & carry out plans w/o infringing on the rights of others

Question 8

Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 8

6-11
Develop sense of competence by beginning school and learning to do things on their own

Question 9

Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 9

11-18 y
Learn roles they will occupcy as adult and develop sense of personal identity

Question 10

Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 10

18-40
Begin forming intimate relationships with others

Question 11

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Answer 11

40-65 y
Participate in activites that give a sense of purpose (career, raising children, creating positive change)

Question 12

Ego integrity vs Despair

Answer 12

65+
older adults look back on life and feel fuulfilment and accomplishment, or opposite develop sense of despair and guilt