Erikson's Eight Psychosocial Stages

Infancy (0–1)

Trust vs. Mistrust; Learning whether caregivers can be trusted

Toddlerhood (1–3)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; Learning independence and doing things alone

Preschool (3–6)

Initiative vs. Guilt; Starting tasks and making plans

Elementary (6–puberty)

Competence vs. Inferiority; Learning skills and feeling capable

Adolescence (teens–20s)

Identity vs. Role Confusion; Figuring out who you are

Young adulthood (20s–early 40s)

Intimacy vs. Isolation; Forming close, loving relationships

Middle adulthood (40s–60s)

Generativity vs. Stagnation; Contributing to society and helping others

Late adulthood (late 60s+)

Integrity vs. Despair; Looking back on life with satisfaction or regret