Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Stage 1:Trust vs. Mistrust
Stage 2:Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Stage 5: Identity vs. Confusion
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
occurs between birth and 1 year of age
the child is dependent upon adult caregivers for everything they need to survive
OUTCOME: children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.
takes place during early childhood
focused on children developing a greater sense of personal control (The role of independence, potty training)
OUTCOME: Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt
takes place during the preschool years
children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions.
OUTCOME : Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose, exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.
takes place during the early school years from approximately ages 5 to 11
develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities.
OUTCOME: Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.
developing a sense of personal identity
OUTCOME: Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.
takes place during the often turbulent teenage years (12 to 18 years)
the period of early adulthood when people are exploring personal relationships
takes place during young adulthood (19 to 40 years)
OUTCOME : Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.
takes place during middle adulthood (40 to 65 years)
to build our lives, focusing on our career and family.
OUTCOME: Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world
occurs during old age (65 to death)
focused on reflecting back on life.
OUTCOME: Success at this stage leads to feelings of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.