The Stages

Question 1

Infant

Answer 1

Birth - 1 year
Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 2

Toddler

Answer 2

1-3 years
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Question 3

Preschooler

Answer 3

3-6 years
Initiative vs. Guilt

Question 4

School-Aged Child

Answer 4

6-12 years
Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 5

Adolescent

Answer 5

12-18
Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 6

Young Adult

Answer 6

18-45 years
Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 7

Middle-Aged Adult

Answer 7

45-65 years
Generatively vs. Stagnation

Question 8

Older Adult

Answer 8

Older than 65 years
Integrity vs. Despair

Question 9

What happens during Trust vs. Mistrust ?

Answer 9

Learns to trust self, others, and the environment; learns to love and be loved

Question 10

What happens during Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt?

Answer 10

Learns independence; learns to master physical environment and maintain self-esteem

Question 11

What happens during Initiative vs. Guilt?

Answer 11

Learns basic problem solving; develops conscience and sexual identity; initiates activities as well as imitates

Question 12

What happens during Industry vs. Inferiority?

Answer 12

Learns to do things well; develops sense of self-worth

Question 13

What happens during Identity vs. Role Confusion?

Answer 13

Integrates many roles into self-identity through imitation of role models and peer pressure

Question 14

What happens during Intimacy vs. Isolation?

Answer 14

Establishes deep and lasting relationships; learns to make commitment as spouse, parent, or partner

Question 15

What happens during Generatively vs. Stagnation?

Answer 15

Learns commitment to community and world; is productive in career, family, and civic interests

Question 16

What happens in Integrity vs. Despair?

Answer 16

Appreciates life role and status; deals with loss and prepares for death