Erickson Stages of Development

Question 1

age 0-1.5 (18 months) Hope and Trust
During this stage, the infant is uncertain about the world in which they live and looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and consistency of care. If the care is consistently predictable and reliable, they will develop a sense of trust which will carry them to other relationships and they will be able to feel more secure even when threatened. If these needs aren’t met, then mistrust, suspension, and anxiety may develop.

Answer 1

Trust V Mistrust

Question 2

Ages 1.5 - 3 years
Child at this stage are focused on developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. Succcess in this stage will lead to the virtue of will. If kids are overly critized, overly controlled they bgin to feel inadequate in their ability to surcice and become overly dependent on others, lack self-esteem and feel a sense of shame or doubt in their abilities.

Answer 2

Autonomy V Shame

Question 3

Ages 3-5 /Purpose
During the initiative versus guilt stage, children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interaction. These are particularly lively, rapid-developing years in a child’s life. It is a “time of vigor of action and of behaviors that the parents may see as aggressive.” During this period the primary feature involves the child regularly interacting with other children at school. Central to children with the opportunity to explore their interpersonal skills through initiating activities. Temper tantrums.

Answer 3

Initiative V Guilt

Question 4

Ages 5 – 12 / Competency
It is at this stage that the child’s peer group will gain greater significance and will become a major source of the child’s self-esteem. The child now feels the need to win approval by demonstrating specific competencies that are valued by society and begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments. If the child cannot develop the specific skill they feel society is demanding (e.g., being athletic) then they may develop a sense of Inferiority.

Answer 4

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 5

Ages 12-18/ Fidelity During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals. During adolescence, the transition from childhood to adulthood is most important. Children are becoming more independent, and begin to look at the future in terms of career, relationships, families, housing, etc. The individual wants to belong to a society and fit in. Learning his roles and role confusion.

Answer 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 6

Ages 18-40/Love
During this stage, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people. During this stage, we begin to share ourselves more intimately with others. We explore relationships leading toward longer-term commitments with someone other than a family member. Avoiding intimacy, fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation, loneliness, and sometimes depression.

Answer 6

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 7

Ages 40-65/Care
We give back to society through raising our children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community activities and organizations. Through generativity we develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world. By failing to find a way to contribute, we become stagnant and feel unproductive. These individuals may feel disconnected or uninvolved with their community and with society as a whole. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of care.

Answer 7

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 8

Ages 65+/Wisdom
It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life. Individuals who reflect on their life and regret not achieving their goals will experience feelings of bitterness and despair. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom enables a person to look back on their life with a sense of closure and completeness, and also accept death without fear.

Answer 8

Ego Integrity vs. Despair