Erik Erikson's Stages of Growth & Development

Question 1

Infancy (0 to 1 yr)

Answer 1

Trust vs Mistrust

Question 2

Early Childhood (1 to 3 yrs)

Answer 2

Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Question 3

Preschooler (3 to 6 yrs)

Answer 3

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 4

School Age (6 to 12 yrs)

Answer 4

Industry vs Inferiority

Question 5

Adolescence (12 to 20 yrs)

Answer 5

Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 6

Young Adult (20 to 35 yrs)

Answer 6

Intimacy vs Isolation

Question 7

Middle Adult (35 to 65 yrs)

Answer 7

Generativity vs Stagnation

Question 8

Older Adult (65 yrs & older)

Answer 8

Integrity vs Despair

Question 9

Behavior in Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 9

Hopefulness, trusting vs. withdrawn, alienated

Question 10

Behavior in Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Answer 10

Self-control and using willpower vs. uncertainty of doing anything at all

Question 11

Behavior in Initiative vs. Guilt

Answer 11

Ability to initiate activities vs. feeling conflicted about what was initiated

Question 12

Behavior in Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer 12

Feeling competent in activities and work vs. feelings of low self-esteem

Question 13

Behavior in Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer 13

A sense of self vs. becoming confused about self

Question 14

Behavior in Intimacy vs. Isolation

Answer 14

Ability to love deeply and commit oneself in relationships vs. remaining uncommitted and alone

Question 15

Behavior in Geverativity vs. Stagnation

Answer 15

Ability to give and care for others vs. self-absorption and inability to grow as a person

Question 16

Behavior in Integrity vs. Despair

Answer 16

Sense of accomplishment in life vs. feeling dissatisfied with life