Erik Erickson's Bio-Psychosocial Stages of Development

Question 1

Trust vs. Mistrust:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 1

• Birth to 1 and one half othersyrs.
• Resolved: trust in self through being nurtured and loved
• Unresolved: Mistrust, if child is not nurtured and loved

Question 2

Autonomy vs. Shame:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 2

• 1 and one half to 3 yrs.
• Resolved: develops motor verbal skills to become independent/confident
• Unresolved: less confident/ashamed

Question 3

Initiative vs. Guilt:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 3

• 3 to 6 yrs.
• Resolved: child becomes curious and explores new spaces, and attack and conquest
• Unresolved: child is not allowed to take initiative and will feel guilty and fearful

Question 4

Industry vs. Inferiority:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 4

• 7 to 11 yrs
• Resolved: school performance is critical in assisting the child in mastery over tasks
• Unresolved: child will feel inferior to peers and incompetent

Question 5

Identity vs. Identity Diffusion/ Role Confusion:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 5

• 12-18 yrs.
• Resolved: creates an entire identity
• Unresolved: will experience role confusion

Question 6

Intimacy vs. Isolation:

Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 6

• 19 to 35 yrs.
• Resolved: builds relationships with others: socially, sexually, and professionally
• Unresolved: failure to achieve intimacy in relationships, isolation, and self-absorbed

Question 7

Generativity vs. Stagnation:
Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 7

• 30-50 yrs.
• Resolved: capacity for caring and concern for the next generation
• Unresolved: self-indulgent and uncaring

Question 8

Integrity vs. Despair:
Resolved and Unresolved

Answer 8

• 50+ yrs.
• Resolved: accepts their life achievements
• Unresolved: experience despair, regret, and self-criticism