Erikson's Psychosocial Development

Question 1

What stage is Birth to 18 months?

Answer 1

Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust

Question 2

What stage is 18 months to 3 years?

Answer 2

Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Question 3

What stage is 3 to 6 years?

Answer 3

Stage 3: Initiative vs Guilt

Question 4

What stage is 6 to 12 years?

Answer 4

Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority

Question 5

What stage is Adolescence?

Answer 5

Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 6

What stage is Young Adulthood?

Answer 6

Stage 6: Intimacy vs Isolation

Question 7

What stage is Middle Adulthood?

Answer 7

Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation

Question 8

What stage is Late Adulthood?

Answer 8

Stage 8: Integrity vs Despair

Question 9

Positive resolution of Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 9

Reliance on consistent and warm caregivers produces a sense of predictability and trust in the environment.

Question 10

Positive resolution of Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Answer 10

Caregivers encourage independence and self-sufficiency, promoting positive self-esteem.

Question 11

Positive resolution of Stage 3: Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 11

The child learns to initiate activities and develops a sense of social responsibility concerning the rights of others; promotes self-confidence.

Question 12

Positive resolution of Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 12

Through experiences with parents and “keeping up” with peers, the child develops a sense of pride and competence in schoolwork and home and social activities

Question 13

Positive resolution of Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 13

Through experimentation with different roles, the adolescent develops an integrated and stable self-definition; forms commitments to future adult roles.

Question 14

Positive resolution of Stage 6: Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 14

By establishing lasting and meaningful relationships, the young adult develops a sense of connectedness and intimacy with others.

Question 15

Positive resolution of Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer 15

Through child rearing, caring for others, productive work, and community involvement, the adult expresses unselfish concern for the welfare of the next generation.

Question 16

Positive resolution of Stage 8: Integrity vs Despair

Answer 16

In reviewing his or her life, the older adult experiences a strong sense of self-acceptance and meaningfulness in his or her accomplishments.

Question 17

Negative resolution of Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 17

Physical and psychological neglect by caregivers leads to fear, anxiety, and mistrust of the environment.

Question 18

Negative resolution of Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Answer 18

Overly restrictive caregiving leads to self-doubt in abilities and low self-esteem.

Question 19

Negative resolution of Stage 3: Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 19

Parental overcontrol stifles the child’s spontaneity, sense of purpose, and social learning; promotes guilt and fear of punishment.

Question 20

Negative resolution of Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 20

Negative experiences with parents or failure to “keep up” with peers leads to pervasive feelings of inferiority and inadequacy.

Question 21

Negative resolution of Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 21

An apathetic adolescent or one who experiences pressures and demands from others may feel confusion about his or her identity and role in society.

Question 22

Negative resolution of Stage 6: Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 22

Because of fear of rejection or excessive self-preoccupation, the young adult is unable to form close, meaningful relationships and becomes psychologically isolated.

Question 23

Negative resolution of Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer 23

Self-indulgence, self-absorption, and a preoccupation with one’s own needs lead to a sense of stagnation, boredom, and a lack of meaningful accomplishments.

Question 24

Negative resolution of Stage 8: Integrity vs Despair

Answer 24

In looking back on his or her life, the older adult experiences regret, dissatisfaction, and disappointment about his or her life and accomplishments.

Question 25

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 1: Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 25

Hope

Question 26

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 2: Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

Answer 26

Will

Question 27

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 3: Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 27

Purpose

Question 28

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 28

Confidence

Question 29

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 5: Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 29

Fidelity

Question 30

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 6: Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 30

Love

Question 31

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 7: Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer 31

Care

Question 32

Basic Virtue to Gain from Stage 8: Integrity vs Despair

Answer 32

Wisdom