Psychological Development Eriskon

Hope

trust vs mistrust - infancy - Infants achieve a sense of safety when their basic needs are met

Will

Autonomy vs shame and doubt - early childhood - Children learn to exercise their will to make things happen

Purpose

Initiative vs guilt - preschool age - Children assert themselves more frequently and begin to initiate activities. They develop self confidence

competence

industry vs inferiority - school age - Children learn to cope with new social and academic demands, leading to a sense of competence. They develop skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their environment.

fidelity

identity vs role confusion - adolescence - Teens explore their independence and develop a sense of self, leading to fidelity in relationships and personal beliefs. This stage focuses on the formation of personal identity and the ability to commit to others. It is crucial for developing lasting connections and a coherent self-concept.

love

intimacy vs isolation - young adulthood - Individuals form intimate relationships and develop deep connections with others, leading to the capacity for love. This stage emphasizes the importance of emotional bonds and personal commitments in achieving fulfillment.

care

generativity vs stagnation - middle adulthood - Adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, establishing a sense of care for future generations and contributing to society.

wisdom

ego integrity vs despair - late adulthood - In this stage, individuals reflect on their lives and either develop a sense of fulfillment and wisdom or experience regret and despair over missed opportunities. This process helps to integrate life's experiences into a coherent whole.

infancy

trust vs. mistrust

early childhood

autonomy vs. shame and doubt

preschool

initiative vs guilt

school age

industry vs inferiority

adolescence

identity vs role confusion

young adulthood

intimacy vs isolation

middle adulthood

generativity vs stagnation

maturity

ego integrity vs despair