Erikson’s 8 stages

Trust versus mistrust

Learn based on if their needs are met or not

What age is trust versus mistrust

Birth to 1

Autonomy versus shame

Toddlers begin to show independence if caregiver encourages it versus feelings of shame and doubt

What age is autonomy versus shame and doubt

1-3

Initiative versus guilt

Learn to develop self confidence and a sense of social responsibility, if not they feel guilty

What age is initiate versus guilt

3-6

Industry versus inferiority

Kids succeeding in learning skills develop pride and those who fail to develop feel inferior

What age is industry versus inferiority

6-12

Identity versus role confusion

Develop stable self identity and those who don’t are led to role confusion

What age is identity versus role confusion

12-20

Intimacy versus isolation

Relationships develop intimacy and those not in one feel isolated

What age is intimacy versus isolation

Early adulthood

Generativity versus stagnation

Challenge to be nurturant of younger generation

What age is generativity versus stagnation

Middle adulthood

Ego integrity versus despair

reflect on their past, if accomplished they feel ego integrity and if not they feel despair

What age is ego integrity versus despair

Late adulthood