Erikson's Stages

Infant

Approximate Age: 0–1.5 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Trust vs. Mistrust; Virtue Developed: Hope

18 mo – 3 yrs

Approximate Age: 1.5–3 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt; Virtue Developed: Will

3 – 5 yrs

Approximate Age: 3–5 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Initiative vs. Guilt; Virtue Developed: Purpose

5 – 13 yrs

Approximate Age: 5–13 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Industry vs. Inferiority; Virtue Developed: Competency

13 – 21 yrs

Approximate Age: 13–21 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Identity vs. Confusion; Virtue Developed: Fidelity

21 – 39 yrs

Approximate Age: 21–39 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Intimacy vs. Isolation; Virtue Developed: Love

40 – 65 yrs

Approximate Age: 40–65 years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Generativity vs. Stagnation; Virtue Developed: Care

65+ yrs

Approximate Age: 65+ years; Psychosocial Crisis/Task: Integrity vs. Despair; Virtue Developed: Wisdom

Infancy

0–1.5 years

Toddler stage

1.5–3 years

Preschool stage

3–5 years

School age

5–13 years

Adolescence

13–21 years

Young adulthood

21–39 years

Middle adulthood

40–65 years

Older adulthood

65+ years