Erikson's Stages of Psychological Development

Question 1

Stage: Trust vs Mindset

Develop trust in others by having basic needs met by responsive caregivers

Answer 1

Infancy
Birth - 1 year od age

Question 2

Stage: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Gain trust in caregivers, asserts their autonomy, and realize their will. If restrained or punished too harshly will develop shame and doubt

Answer 2

Early Childhood
1 - 3 years of age

Question 3

Stage: Initiative vs Guilt

Encountering a widening social world and are challenged to develop more purposeful behavior and assum greater responsabilites

Answer 3

Late Childhood
3 - 6 years of age

Question 4

Stage: Industry vs Inferiority

Direct energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills

Answer 4

School Age
6 - 12 years of age

Question 5

Stage: Identity vs Role Confusion

Individuals are faced with finding out who they are and where they are going in life

Answer 5

Adolescence
12 - 18 years of age

Question 6

Stage: Intimacy vs Isolation

Individuals face the development task of forming intimate relationships with others

Answer 6

Young Adult
20 - 40 years of age

Question 7

Stage: Generativity vs Stagnation

Assist the younger generation in developing and leading useful lives

Answer 7

Middle Adult
40 - 65 years of age

Question 8

Stage: Integerity vs Dispair

Individuals look back and evaluate what they have done with their lives

Answer 8

Elder Adult
65 + years of age