Eriksons stages of Pyschosocial theory of development

Psychosocial theory of development

We are motivated by a need to achieve a problem in certain areas of our lives resulting in a sense of competence and healthy personality.

What’s the 1st stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

0-1 Trust vs Mistrust - Trust or mistrust that basic needs will be met

What’s the 2nd stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

1-3 Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt - Development of independence

What’s the 3rd stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

3-6 Initiative vs Guilt - Take intivate on some activities, develop guilt when unsuccessful (or when boundaries are overstepped)

What’s the 4th stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

7-11 Industry and Inferiority - Self confidence in abilities when competent, inferiority when not

What’s the 5th stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

12-18 identity vs confusion - Experiment + develop identity and roles

What’s the 6th stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

19-29 Intimacy vs Isolation - Establish relations with others

What’s the 7th stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

30-64 Generativity vs Stagnation - Contribute to society + family

What’s the 8th stage of Eriksons developmental theory?

65-Onwards Integrity vs Despair - Make sense of life and meaning of contributions.