erikson's psychological stages

trust vs mistrust

infancy (0-1yr)

basic needs such as nourishment and affection need to be met

virtue- hope 

autonomy vs shame/doubt 

early childhood (1-3yrs)

develop a sense of independence with basic skills if supported they develop confidence if discouraged they feel doubt  and shame about their abilities 

virtue- will

initiative vs guilt

play age (3-6yrs)

take initiative on some activities— may develop guilt when unsuccessful or boundaries are overstepped  

virtue- purpose

industry vs inferiority

school age (7-11yrs)

develop self confidence in abilities when competent or sense of inferiority when not

virtue- competence

identity vs confusion

adolescence (12-18 yrs)

experiment with and develop identity and roles

virtue- fidelity 

intimacy vs isolation

early adulthood (19-29 yrs)

establish intamacy and relationships with others 

virtue- love 

generativity vs stagnation 

middle age (30-64 yrs)

contribute to society and be part of a family 

virtue- care 

integrity vs despair 

old age (65 onward)

asses and make sense of life and meaning of contributions 

virtue- wisdom