Ericson's Child Developmental Stages

Question 1

Ericson’s Stage 1 / Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 1

This stage occurs from ages 0-2 where children learn in what kind of world they live. If needs are dependably met, the infant develops a basic sense of trust. This majorly depends on the responsiveness of the parents

Question 2

Ericson’s Stage 2 / Autonomy vs Shame / Doubt

Answer 2

From 2 - 3 years, toddlers learn to exercise their will and do things for themselves, or they doubt their abilities. (no!)

Question 3

Ericson’s Stage 3 / Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 3

From 4 to 6 years, children learn to initiate talks and carry out plans, or they feel guilty about their efforts to be independent

Question 4

Ericson’s Stage 4 / Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer 4

From 7-12 years (puberty), children learn the pleasures of applying themselves to tasks or they feel inferior

Question 5

Ericson’s Stage 5 / Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 5

From 13-19 years, teenagers work at refining a sense of self by testing roles and integrating them to form a single identity, or they become confused about who they are. (Conflicts with parents and risky behaviors along with sexual identity and development)

Question 6

Ericson’s Stage 6 / Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 6

In an individual’s 20s, he struggles to form close relationships and gain the capacity for intimate love, or he feels socially isolated.

Question 7

Ericson’s Stage 7 / Generativity vs Isolation

Answer 7

In middle age, an individual discovers a sense of contributing to the world, or they may feel a lack of purpose.

Question 8

Ericson’s Stage 8 / Integrity vs Despair

Answer 8

Reflecting on his or her life, an older adult may feel a sense of success or failure