Erikson's Theory of Development

Question 1

Trust Vs Mistrust

Answer 1

Infancy (Birth-1)- Needs are met to develop sense of trust

Question 2

Autonomy Vs Shame & Doubt

Answer 2

Toddler (1-3)- Learn to do things for themselves or they doubt their abilities

Question 3

Initiative Vs Guilt

Answer 3

Preschooler (3-6)- Learn to initiate tasks and carry out plans or they feel guilty about efforts to be independent

Question 4

Industry Vs Inferiority

Answer 4

Primary (6-Puberty)- Learn the pleasure of applying themselves to tasks or they feel inferior

Question 5

Identity Vs Role Confusion

Answer 5

Adolescence (Teens-20’s)- Refining sense of self by testing roles and integrating to form identity or they confuse who they are

Question 6

Intimacy Vs Isolation

Answer 6

Early Adulthood (20’s-40’s)- Struggle to form close relationships and gain capacity for intimate love or they feel socially isolated

Question 7

Generativity Vs Stagnation

Answer 7

Middle Adults (40’s-60’s)- Discover a sense of contribution to the world or they feel a lack of purpose

Question 8

Integrity Vs Despair & Failure

Answer 8

Late Adult (60’s+)- May feel sense of satisfaction or failure in life