Erickson

Question 1

Trust v. Mistrust

Answer 1

Birth to 18 months

Develop basic trust in the mothering figure and to be able to generalize others.

Question 2

autonomy v. shame

Answer 2

18 months - 3 years

gain some self-control and independence within enviroment

Question 3

initiative v. guilt

Answer 3

3 years - 6 years

develop a sense of purpose and the ability to initiate and direct own activities.

Question 4

industry v. inferiority

Answer 4

6 - 12

achieve a sense of self-confidence by learning, competing, performing successfully, and receiving recognition from significant others, peers, and acquaintances.

Question 5

ego identity v. role confusion

Answer 5

12 - 20

to integrate the task mastered in the previous stages into a secure sense of self

Question 6

intimacy v. isolation

Answer 6

20 - 30

to form an intense, lasting relationship or a commitment to another person, a cause, an institution or a creative effort.

Question 7

generatively v. stagnation

Answer 7

30 - 65

to achieve the life goals established for oneself, while also considering the welfare of future generations.

Question 8

ego integrity v. despair

Answer 8

65 - death

review one’s life and derive meaning from both positive and negative events, while achieving a positive sense of self-worth