Erik Erikson's Stages of Human Development

Question 1

Stage 1 crisis

Answer 1

Trust vs Mistrust

Question 2

Stage 1 virtue

Answer 2

hope

Question 3

Babies learn to trust that their parents will meet their basic needs.

Answer 3

Stage 1
Trust vs Mistrust

Question 4

Stage 1 age

Answer 4

Infancy 0-1

Question 5

Stage 2 age

Answer 5

Early Childhood 2-3

Question 6

Stage 2 Crisis

Answer 6

Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Question 7

Stage 2 virtue

Answer 7

Will

Question 8

Children begin to develop independence. If not properly encouraged may develop shame and doubt about their abilities

Answer 8

Stage 2 Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Question 9

Stage 3 age

Answer 9

Late childhood 4-6

Question 10

Stage 3 crisis

Answer 10

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 11

Stage 3 virtue

Answer 11

Purpose

Question 12

Preschoolers develop more independence and start to take initiative. If not able to succeed, may develop guilt.

Answer 12

Stage 3
Initiative vs Guilt

Question 13

Stage 4 age

Answer 13

School age 7-12

Question 14

Stage 4 crisis

Answer 14

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 15

Stage 4 Virtue

Answer 15

Competence

Question 16

Throughout school years, children develop self-confidence through learning new things. If not encouraged or praised, may develop an inferiority complex

Answer 16

Stage 4
Industry vs Inferiority

Question 17

Stage 5 age

Answer 17

Adolescence. 13-19

Question 18

Stage 5 crisis

Answer 18

Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 19

Stage 5 virtue

Answer 19

Fidelity

Question 20

Teenagers start to care about how they look to others. They start forming identify. If not developed, could lead to role confusion.

Answer 20

Stage 5 Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 21

Stage 6 age

Answer 21

Early Adulthood 20-34

Question 22

Stage 6 crisis

Answer 22

Intimacy vs Isolation

Question 23

Stage 6 Virtue

Answer 23

Love

Question 24

Most people fall in love, get married, build family. If not, may feel isolated.

Answer 24

Stage 6
Intimacy vs Isolation

Question 25

Stage 7 age

Answer 25

Middle adulthood 35-65

Question 26

Stage 7 Crisis

Answer 26

Generosity vs Stagnation

Question 27

Stage 7 Virtue

Answer 27

Care

Question 28

Longest stage. People are working and contributing to society. If not productive, may feel stagnant

Answer 28

Stage 7 Generosity vs. Stagnation

Question 29

Stage 8 age

Answer 29

Late Adulthood 65+

Question 30

Stage 8 crisis

Answer 30

Integrity vs. Despair

Question 31

Stage 8 virtue

Answer 31

Wisdom

Question 32

Senior citizens look back on lives and feel accomplished. If not, may fall into despair

Answer 32

Stage 8 Integrity vs Despair