3 ERIKSON 8 STAGES AND MASLOW HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

1 trust vs mistrust

Infants learn to trust caregivers and the world, or develop fear/mistrust based on care consistency

2 Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Toddlers gain independence and personal control (toilet training, choosing) or experience self-doubt

3 initiative vs guilt

Preschoolers start asserting power and control over their environment through play, fostering purpose or guilt

4 industry vs inferiority

Children develop a sense of competence through academic/social successes, or feel inferior if they fail to meet demands

5 Identity vs role confusion

Teens explore roles, values, and identities, forming a solid sense of self or experiencing confusion about their future

6 itmacy vs isolation

Young adults build intimate, loving relationships, or face isolation and loneliness

7 generativity vs stagnation

Middle-aged adults contribute to the world by raising children or working, or feel unproductive and stagnant

8 integrrity vs despair

Older adults reflect on their lives, achieving satisfaction (wisdom) or regret and despair

1 psychological needs

Basic survival requirements such as food, water, shelter, sleep, and warmth

2 safety needs

The need for security, stability, financial security, health, and protection from harm

3 love and belogining needs

Social needs involving interpersonal relationships, friendships, intimacy, and belonging to groups

4 esteem needs

The desire for respect, self-esteem, recognition, competence, and appreciation

5 self actualization needs

The highest level, representing the pursuit of personal growth, potential, and self-fulfillment