Erik Erikson Bio-Psychosocial Stages of Development

Question 1

What is the Trust vs. Mistrust Phase of Development?

1st Stage

Answer 1

Birth to 1.5 Years

Resolved: Trust in Self and Others through nurtured and love

Unresolved: Mistrust - if child is not nurtured or loved

Question 2

What is Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt?

2nd Stage

Answer 2

1.5 to 3 years

Resolved: Develops motor and verbal skills to become independent and confident

Unresolved: Less confident or ashamed

Question 3

What is Initiative vs Guilt?

3rd Stage

Answer 3

3 - 6 years

Resolved: Child becomes curious and Explores new spaces, attack and conquest

Unresolved: Child is not allowed to take initiative and feel guilty and fearful

Question 4

What is Industry vs Inferiority?

4th Stage

Answer 4

7 - 11 years

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)

5th Stage

Answer 5

12 - 18 years

Resolved: Creates an entire identity

Unresolved: Will experience role confusion

Question 6

Intimacy vs Isolation

6th Stage

Answer 6

19 - 35 years

Resolved: Build relationships with others: Sexually, socially, professionally

Unresolved: Failure to achieve intimacy in relationships, isolation, self-absorbed

Question 7

Generativity vs Stagnation

7th Stage

Answer 7

30 - 50 years

Resolved: Capacity for Caring and Concern for the next generation

Unresolved: Self-indulgent and uncaring

Question 8

Integrity vs Despair

8th Stage

Answer 8

50+ Years

Resolved: Accepts their life achievements

Unresolved: Experience despair, regret, and self-esteem

Question 9

What are the 8 Stages of Erik Erickson’s Bio Psychosocial Stages of Development?

Answer 9

1) Trust vs. Mistrust
2) Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
3) Initiative vs Guilt
4) Industry vs Inferiority
5) Identity Diffusion (Role Confusion)
6) Intimacy vs Isolation
7) Generativity vs Stagnation
8) Integrity vs Despair