Erikson

Question 1

What is Erikson’s theory?

Answer 1

8 stages of human development. Psychosocial development. Each stage has a conflict between two things

Question 2

What are the 8 stages of human development

Answer 2

1. Trust vs mistrust
2. Autonomy vs shame
3. Initiative vs quilt
4. Industry vs inferiority
5. Identity vs role confusion
6. Intimacy vs isolation
7. Generativity vs self-absorption
8. Integrity vs despair

Question 3

Trust vs mistrust + age

Answer 3

Birth-18months. Ability to trust others eg. Caregiver out of sight and baby not becoming stressed.

Question 4

Autonomy vs shame & doubt + age

Answer 4

18months - 3yrs. Ability to act indecently, develop self-control.

Question 5

Initiative vs guilt + age

Answer 5

3-5yrs. Follow rules, sense of achievement of goals vs self-denial.

Question 6

Industry vs inferiority + age

Answer 6

6-12yrs. Ability to make friends vs withdrawal from friends/school

Question 7

Identity vs role confusion + age

Answer 7

12-21yrs. Developing an understanding of who I am vs antisocial behavior

Question 8

Intimacy vs isolation + age

Answer 8

21-35yrs. Ability to select a mate, create a family.

Question 9

Generativity vs self-absorption + age

Answer 9

35-65yrs. Develop career goals, family responsibilities.

Question 10

Integrity vs despair + age

Answer 10

65yrs +. Time to reflect on life, no regrets.