Erikson's Stages

Question 1

Trust v Mistrust

Answer 1

birth to one year

learning about the ability to trust through consistency of caregivers

Question 2

Autonomy v Shame & Doubt

Answer 2

ages 1-3

beginning to assert independence; making choices for themselves; might feels ashamed in choices if independence is not encouraged

Question 3

Initiative v Guilt

Answer 3

ages 3-6

asserting themselves more frequently and more secure in their ability to lead others.

Question 4

Industry v Inferiority

Answer 4

ages 6-puberty

developing pride in their accomplishments; developing “projects” and feeling good about what they have achieved

industry sounds like puberty

Question 5

Identity v Role Confusion

Answer 5

adolescence

exploring the future and life paths, and and confused about where their “role” is in the world.

Question 6

Intimacy v Isolation

Answer 6

young adulthood

sharing themselves more intimately with others and developing relationships with long term commitment.

Question 7

Generativity v Stagnantion

Answer 7

middle adulthood

settling down and understanding how they “fit into the world”; those who fail to achieve these goals feel “stagnant” and unproductive

Question 8

Ego Integrity v Despair

Answer 8

older adults/ seniors

contemplating life accomplishments and feeling dissatisfied; feeling hopeless