3.6b Eriksons Stages of Development

Trust vs. Mistrust

The first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner

Trust vs. Mistrust Age Range

Birth to 18 months

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

The stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Age Range

18 months to 3 years

Initiative vs. Guilt

The stage in which the child finds independence in planning, playing and other activities and feels guilt rather than shame when they come up short

Initiative vs. Guilt Age Range

3 to 6 years old

Industry vs. Inferiority

The stage when the child learns to be productive; success with these skills makes them feel industrious, while failures can lead to deep feelings of inferiority and inadequacy

Industry vs. Inferiority Age Range

6 to 12 years old

Identity vs. Role Confusion

The stage during which people search for and become their true selves; "who am i?" and "what do i want to do and be?" are prevalent questions in this stage

Identity vs. Role Confusion Age Range

12 to 18 years old

Intimacy vs. Isolation

The stage in which individuals either successfully establish strong, committed relationships, or face the task of dealing with some form of isolation

Intimacy vs. Isolation Age Range

Early 20s to early 40s

Generativity vs. Stagnation

The stage of social development in which people begin to devote themselves more to fulfilling one's potential and doing public service in order to achieve a sense of accomplishment

Generativity vs. Stagnation Age Range

40 to 65 years old

Integrity vs. Despair

Final stage in which those near the end of life look back and evaluate their lives, feeling either a sense of accomplishment and pride or a sense of missed opportunity and thus, sadness and regret

Integrity vs. Despair Age Range

65 to death