Erik Erikson Psychosocial THEORY

Question 1

Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 1

0-1 years old
Trust caregiver
Hope
Either feels safe and secure or mistrust fear and anxiety

Question 2

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Answer 2

1 - 3 years old
Strive for independence, making choices, exercising self control
Will
Either autonomous and confidence or shame and doubt over ones ability

Question 3

Initiative v Guilt

Answer 3

3 -6 years old
Initiative for activities
Purpose
Either leadership skills or cause guilt and inhibit creativity

Question 4

Industry v Inferiority

Answer 4

6-12 years old
Work to master skills
Competency
Leads to a sense of pride. Repeated failure or lack of recognition can result in feelings of inferiority

Question 5

Identity v Role Confusion

Answer 5

12 -18 years old
Explores different roles, belief to develop personal identity
Fidelity
Confidence in future roles or confusion and insecurity

Question 6

Intimacy v Isolation

Answer 6

18 - 40 years old
Seek to form intimate loving relationships
Love
Strong bonds and commitments or isolation and loneliness

Question 7

Generative v Stagnation

Answer 7

40 - 65 years old
Purpose
Giving back

Question 8

Integrity v Despair

Answer 8

65 years above
Giving back. Feeling a sense of achievement.
Fulfillment or despair and bitterness