erikson's psychosocial stages of development

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from modern psychoanalytic theories, including Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Freud's psychosexual stages, and Piaget's cognitive stages.

Trust vs. Mistrust

The first stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from birth to 1 year, where infants learn to trust their caregivers if their basic needs are taken care of

Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt

The second stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 1-3 years, where children develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence

Initiative vs. Guilt

The third stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 3-6 years, where children assert control and power over their environment through directing play and other social interactions or internalize limits set by parents

Industry vs. Inferiority

The fourth stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 6-11 years, where children learn new skills and success leads to a sense of competence or they can feel as if they are incapable

Identity vs. Role Confusion

The fifth stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 12-18 years (adolescence), where adolescents establish sexual, political, religious, + vocational identities or are confused about what roles they play

Intimacy vs. Isolation

The sixth stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 18-40 years, focusing on forming intimate relationships with others or becoming isolated because they fear rejection

Generativity vs. Stagnation

The seventh stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 45-60 years, wherein individuals need to create or nurture things that will outlast them or they stagnate

Integrity vs. Despair

The eighth stage in Erikson's psychosocial development, occurring from 65+ years, focusing on reflecting back on life and feeling a sense of fulfillment or regret