Erikson Stages of Development

Question 1

Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 1

• Birth - 12-18 months old

Question 2

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Answer 2

• 18 months - 3 years old

- first develop independence and insist on completing what they can on their own/ having preferences

Question 3

Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 3

• 3 - 5 years old

- learn they can control what happens

Question 4

Industry vs Inferiority

Answer 4

• 5 - 12 years old

- may start to compare themselves

Question 5

Identity vs Confusion

Answer 5

• 12 - 18 years old

- challenges associated with developing a sense of self

Question 6

Intimacy vs Isolation

Answer 6

• 18 - 35 years old
• people with a strong sense of identity are ready to share their lives with someone else
• people who do not build a strong sense of identity typically struggle to have committed relationships

Question 7

Generativity vs stagnation

Answer 7

• 30 - 65
• characterized by a need to give to others, contributing to society
• benefit from knowing they are needed
• striving to succeed in the workplace

Question 8

Integrity vs Despair

Answer 8

• 65 - death
• stage of reflection
• pace of life slows down, people reflect on the things they achieved in their life - people who are proud achieve genuine satisfaction