Eriksons Flashcards
birth to 1 year
trust vs mistrust
1-3 years
autonomy vs shame/doubt
3-6 years
initiate vs guilt
6-12 years
industry vs inferiority
12-18 years
identity vs role confusion
what is happening during trust vs mistrust
the infant needs to establish trust in people caring for them. trust is established when the caregiver provides food, clothing, touch and comfort. If the infants needs are not met than it will eventually mistrust others
what is happening during autonomy vs shame and doubt
the toddler learns independence and autonomy by controlling body secretions, say no, and participating in play. Children who are overly criticized, may develop a sense of shame in their abilities
what is happening in initaitve vs guilt
the young child initiates new activities and ideas. Wants to explore the world develop purpose. If the child is criticized they will develop guilt
what is happening in identity vs role confusion
during adolescent the body matures and thought processes become more complex. a new sense of self develops. an adolescent who cannot develop meaningful defintion of self will experience confusion in one or more roles of life