Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory Of Development

Question 1

Trust vs mistrust

Answer 1

0-1.5 will someone take care of me? Will my needs be met? (Development of attachment traits)

Question 2

Autonomy vs shame/doubt

Answer 2

1.5-3 Do I have control over my own body? (Individuation, potty training, saying no)

Question 3

Initiative vs guilt

Answer 3

3-5 What do I like? How do I make decisions? (Friends, play, exploration, curiosity)

Question 4

Industry vs inferiority

Answer 4

5-11 What am I capable of? What can I do? (Tasks, skills, contribution, performance)

Question 5

Identity vs role confusion

Answer 5

Adolescences. Who am I?

Question 6

Intimacy vs isolation

Answer 6

Adulthood. Where do I belong? Is there a person or community for me?

Question 7

Generativity vs stagnation

Answer 7

Middle age. What do I do after making the majority of my impact? (Volunteerism, family, community)

Question 8

Ego integrity vs despair

Answer 8

Elder age. Did I make an impact? Am I proud? What would I have done differently?