Erik Erikson's Theory- Social Development

L6 & 7

Trust vs Mistrust

Birth to 1 year old

• trust allows formation of intimate relationships

• develops when caregiving is sensitive responsive & consistent

Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

1-3 years old

Autonomy- independence & self contorl

Initiative vs Guilt

3-5 years old

• am I good or bad

Industry vs inferiority

6-11 years old

• sense of competence or inadequacy

Identity vs Confusion

Adolescence

• stable sense of who one is and what ones values are or identity confusion

Intimacy vs Isolation

Early adulthood

• established during committed relationships

Generativity vs stagnation

Midlife

• Generativity- generates things that contribute to the future of society

• Stagnation- sees life as meaningless

Integrity vs Despair

Late life

Ego integrity- feelings that ones life has coherence and purpose

Despair- disappointment, regret