Stages of Psychosocial Development - Erik Erikson

Question 1

Viewing the world as safe and reliable; relationships as nurturing, stable, and dependable

Virtue: Hope

Answer 1

Trust vs. Mistrust (infant or birth - 18mos)

Question 1

Achieving a sense of control and free will

Virtue: Will

Answer 1

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (toddler or 1-3yrs old)

Question 2

Beginning development of a conscience; learning to manage conflict and anxiety

Virtue: Purpose

Answer 2

Initiative vs. Guilt (preschool or 3-6yrs old)

Question 3

Emerging confidence in own abilities; taking pleasure in accomplishments

Virtue: Competence

Answer 3

Industry vs. Inferiority (School age or 6-12yrs old)

Question 4

Formulating a sense of self and belonging

Virtue: Fidelity

Answer 4

Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence or 12-20yrs old)

Question 5

Forming adults, loving relationships, and meaningful attachments to others

Virtue: Love

Answer 5

Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young adult or 18-25yrs old)

Question 6

Being creative and productive; establishing the next generation

Virtue: Care

Answer 6

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle adult or 24-25yrs old)

Question 7

Accepting responsibility for oneself and life

Virtue: Wisdom

Answer 7

Ego Integrity vs. Despair (maturity or 45yrs old and above)