Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering Erikson's eight psychosocial stages, including the stage name, age range, and basic virtues.

Stage 1 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (0–1 year).

Trust vs. Mistrust

The basic virtue gained at Stage 1 is __.

Hope

Stage 2 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (1–3 years).

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

The basic virtue gained at Stage 2 is __.

Will

Stage 3 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (3–6 years).

Initiative vs. Guilt

The basic virtue gained at Stage 3 is __.

Purpose

Stage 4 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (6–12 years).

Industry vs. Inferiority

The basic virtue gained at Stage 4 is __.

Competence

Stage 5 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (12–18 years).

Identity vs. Role Confusion

The basic virtue gained at Stage 5 is __.

Fidelity

Stage 6 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (18–40 years).

Intimacy vs. Isolation

The basic virtue gained at Stage 6 is __.

Love

Stage 7 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (40–65 years).

Generativity vs. Stagnation

The basic virtue gained at Stage 7 is __.

Care

Stage 8 is the psychosocial crisis of __ (65+ years).

Integrity vs. Despair

The basic virtue gained at Stage 8 is __.

Wisdom