Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

Question 1

How many stages does Erikson’s model of psychosocial development have?

Answer 1

8 stages that extend throughout the life span

Question 2

Name Erikson’s 8 stages in order

Answer 2

(1) trust versus mistrust
(2) autonomy versus shame and doubt
(3) initiative versus guilt
(4) industry versus inferiority
(5) identity versus identity confusion
(6) intimacy versus isolation
(7) generativity versus stagnation
(8) ego integrity versus despair

Question 3

What are the ages/age ranges that correspond to Erikson’s stages?

Answer 3

(1) birth to 1 y.o. (trust versus mistrust)
(2) 1 y.o. to 3 y.o. (autonomy versus shame and doubt)
(3) 3 y.o. to 6 y.o. (initiative versus guilt)
(4) 6 y.o. to puberty (industry versus inferiority)
(5) adolescence (identity versus identity confusion)
(6) young adulthood (intimacy versus isolation)
(7) middle adulthood (generativity versus stagnation)
(8) old age (ego integrity versus despair)