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Erikson's Theory on Psychosocial Development - Coggle Diagram
Erikson's Theory on Psychosocial Development
McLeod, S. A. (2008). Erik Erikson | Psychosocial Stages - Simply Psychology. Retrieved from
http://www.simplypsychology.org
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There are 8 stages in psychosocial development based on Erikson's theory
Infancy (before 2 years old)
Early childhood (until 3 years old)
Play age (until 5 years old)
School age (until 12 years old)
Adolescence (until 18 years old)
Young adult (until 40 years old)
Adulthood (until 65 years old)
Maturity (65++)
First Stage: Trust vs Mistrust
Infant is uncertain about the world in which they live
Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of hope
Failing to acquire the virtue of hope will lead to the development of fear
It may result in anxiety, heightened insecurities, and an over feeling of mistrust
Second Stage: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Children begin to assert
their independence
The child is discovering many skills and abilities, such as putting on clothes
Third Stage: Initiative vs. Guilt
The child regularly interacting with other children at school
Child will begin to ask many questions
Fourth Stage: Industry (competence) vs. Inferiority
Children will be learning to read and write, to do sums, to make things on their own
Begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments.
Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of competence
Fifth Stage: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Begin to look at the future in terms of career, relationships, families, housing
The adolescent will re-examine his identity
Sixth Stage: Intimacy vs. Isolation
We explore relationships
leading toward longer term commitments with someone other than a family member
Seventh Stage: Generativity vs. Stagnation
We establish our careers, relationship, begin our own families and develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture
Eight Stage: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
We tend to slow down our productivity
We see our lives as unproductive, feel guilt about our pasts, or feel that we did not accomplish our life goals