Stages of Psychosocial Development - Erikson

#1: Trust v. Mistrust

0-2 years; learned whether needs are met, ignored, or overindulged; hope and confidence

#2: Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt

3-4 years; learn what you are in control of and who’s in charge; independence?

#3: Initiative v. Guilty

4-7 years; anticipating and fantasizing about adult life; develops morals

#4: Industry v. Inferiority

8-12 years; develops skills for success and contribute to society; control imagination and energy

#5: Identity v. Confusion

13+ years; what is important to me; choose consistant, meaningful values and goals

#6: Intimacy v. Isolation

Young adulthood; intimate life partner or live alone

#7: Generatively v. Stagnation

Middle ages; turns concern to next generation or becomes indifferent

#8: Integrity v. Despair

Old age; fulfillment or regret about one’s life brought on by prospect of death