Erikson

Question 1

Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 1

Stage 1

Ages: Birth-1

Learn to trust others based on love and care given by parents

Success: Trust in the World around them

Failure: Anxiety and mistrust in the world. Fear of an inconsistent world.

Question 2

Autonomy vs Shame Doubt

Answer 2

Stage 2

Ages: 1-3

Assert Independence and start making minor decisions

Success: Confident in ability to survive in the world

Failure: Inadequate in ability to survive, dependent, lack of self-esteem.

Question 3

Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 3

Stage 3

Ages: 3-6

Become more assertive, begin to plan activities

Success: Develop a sense of initiative

Failure: A sense of guilt because they feel like a nuisance and they remain followers.

Question 4

Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 4

Stage 4

Ages: 6-Puberty

Develop a pride in accomplishments

Success: They feel industrious and confident in ability to achieve goals

Failure: Doubting in abilities and therefore may not reach potential.

Question 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer 5

Stage 5

Ages: Adolescent

Try to discover their role

Success: They know who they are and who they want to be

Failure: Confusion in self and role in the world

Question 6

Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 6

Stage 6

Ages: Young Adulthood

Start working on establishing intimate ties

Success: Sense of commitment and comfort

Failure: Avoid intimacy, fear commitment, depression

Question 7

Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer 7

Stage 7

Ages: Middle Adulthood

Establish careers and settle down with family

Success: Giving back through work and caring for others

Failure: Stagnant, Unproductive, meaningless

Question 8

Integrity vs Despair

Answer 8

Stage 8

Ages: Old age

Reflect on what type of life they led

Success: They feel satisfied looking back on their life

Failure: guilt, depression, regret, and fear death

                 "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda"