Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

Question 1

3. 3-6 years

Answer 1

Initiative vs Guilt
-What can I do, am I doing things well? Carry out their own plans

-Purpose

Question 2

4. 6-12 years

Answer 2

Competence (Industry) vs Inferiority
-Starting comparing themselves to their peers (e.g. sports, academics, etc.) Am I competent?

-Competence

Question 3

5. 12-20s

Answer 3

Identity vs Role Confusion
-Trying on different roles (the geek, the cool kid, etc). Who am I?

-Fidelity

Question 4

6. 20s-40s

Answer 4

Intimacy vs Isolation
-Could I build a relationship, can I build a family? Can I love?

-Love

Question 5

7. 40s-60s

Answer 5

Generativity vs Stagnation
-Asking themselves what have I done in my life? What can I leave as my legacy? Want to leave something behind

-Care

Question 6

8. 65+

Answer 6

Integrity vs Despair
-Looking back at their lives and seeing how I have done in life. Did I offer good things, did I do good things?

-Wisdom

Question 7

1. Birth-1

Answer 7

Trust vs Mistrust
-Depends on caregiver and if he/she is trustworthy. From that the kid develops schemas for relationships with people and sees them as trustworthy.

-Hope

Question 8

2. 1-3 years

Answer 8

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
-What can I do by myself? Developing autonomy and want praise. Parents should provide positive feedback.

-Will