Erik Erikson’s

Question 1

Trust vs. Mistrust
0 to 1 1/2 years
Vitue: Hope
Feeding, Abandonment
Sig Person: Mother or Caregiver

Answer 1

Infant

Question 2

Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
1 1/2 to 3 years
Virtue: Will
(Ability to control self)
Toilet Training, Clothing themselves
Sig Persons: Parents

Answer 2

Toddler

Question 3

Initiative vs. Guilt
3 to 6 years
Vitue: Purpose
Exploring, Making Art
Sig Persons: Family

Answer 3

Preschooler

Question 4

Industry vs. Inferiority
6 to 12 years
Virtue: Competence
Sports, School

Answer 4

School Age

Question 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion
13 to 18 years
Virtue: Fidelity
School Relationship
Peers, Role Model

Answer 5

Adolescent

Question 6

Intimacy vs. Isolation
19 to 40 years
Virtue: Love
Romantic Relationships
Friends, Partners

Answer 6

Young Adult

Question 7

Generativity vs. Stagnation
40 to 65 years
Virtue: Care
Work, Parenthood
Household, Workmates

Answer 7

Middle Adulthood

Question 8

Integrity vs. Despair
65 and above
Virtue: Wisdom
Reflection on life
Mankind

Answer 8

Late Adulthood