Erikson's Development Stages Flashcards
What is the corresponding name for the infant stage?
What years?
What task is needed to pass this stage in life?
Trust vs Mistrust (birth-2 yr)
Needs maximum comfort with minimal uncertainty to trust themselves, others, and the environment
Erick Erickson is famous for what?
His theory of different psychological stages of development
How many development stages are there?
8 stages
What do the developmental stages describe in life?
Describes the physical, emotional, and psychological stages of life
What is the name of the toddler stage?
What years?
What task is needed to surpass this stage?
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (2-4 yr)
Work to master physical environment while maintaining self-esteem
What is the corresponding name for the Preschooler stage?
What years?
What task needs to be completed to surpass this stage?
Initiative vs Guilt stage (4-5 yr)
Initiate, not imitate activities; develop conscience and sexual identity
What is the name of the school-age child stage?
What years?
What task is needed to surpass this stage?
Industry vs inferiority (5-12 yr)
Needs to develop a sense of self-worth by refining skills
What is the name for the corresponding adolescent stage?
What years?
What is the task needed to surpass this stage?
Identity vs Role Confusion (13-19 yr)
Needs to integrate many roles (child, sibling, student, athlete, worker) into a self-image under role models and peer pressure
What is the name for the corresponding young adult stage?
What years?
What is needed to surpass this stage?
Intimacy vs Isolation (20-39 yr)
Needs to learn to make personal commitment to another as spouse, parent, or partner
What is the name for the corresponding middle-age adult stage?
What years?
What is the task needed to surpass this stage in life?
Generativity vs Stagnation (40-64 yr)
Needs to seek satisfaction through productivity in career, family, and civic interests
What is the corresponding name for the older adult stage?
What years?
What task is needed to surpass this stage?
Integrity vs Despire (65-death)
Reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss and preparation for death
Each stage has what two factors?
Age and task for life
