Erickson's theory of psychosocial development

Psychological crisis during infancy

trust vs. mistrust, will parental figures meet needs

favorable outcome of infancy

trust and hope

psychological crisis during early childhood

autonomy vs. shame + self doubt, learning to use toilet → am I able to do things on my own

favorable outcome of early childhood

self control, sense of adequacy

psychological crisis from years 3-5

intiative vs. guilt, can I make my own decisions

favorable outcome of years 3-5

purpose and direction

psychological crisis from years 6 to puberty

industry vs. inferiority

favorable outcome of years 6 to puberty

competence

psychological crisis during adolescence

identity vs. confusion, who am I vs my parents and peers

favorable outcome of adolescence

integrated view of self as unique

psychological crisis during early adulthood

intimacy vs. isolation

favorable outcome of early adulthood

the ability to form close relationships

psychological crisis during middle adulthood

generativity vs. stagnation

favorable outcome of middle adulthood

concern for family and society

psychological crisis during old age

integrity vs. despair

favorable outcome of old age

fulfillment and satisfaction, willingness to face death