Module 52
Intimacy vs. Isolation
During this stage, young adults face the challenge of forming close relationships with others. They develop intimate friendships and partnerships
Erik Erikson
Known for his 8-stage theory of Psychosocial Development
Integrity vs. Despair
a sense of integrity means fully accepting oneself and coming to termswith the death. Accepting responsibility for your life and being able to undothe past and achieve satisfaction with self is essential. The inability to dothis results in a feeling of despair.
Identity vs. Role Confusion
adolescents go through the psychosocial crisis of identity versus role confusion, which involves exploring who they are as individuals.
Initiative vs. Guilt
he third stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. ... During the initiative versus guilt stage, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interaction.
Generativity vs. Stagnation
refers to "making your mark" on the world through caring for others as well as creating and accomplishing things that make the world a better place.
Trust vs. Mistrust
the first stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. This stage begins at birth and lasts through one year of age. Infants learn to trust that their caregivers will meet their basic needs. If these needs are not consistently met, mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety may develop
Competence vs. Inferiority
the fourth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. The stage occurs during childhood between the ages of five and twelve. Children are at the stage where they will be learning to read and write, to do sums, to do things on their own.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
the second stage of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. This stage occurs between the ages of 18 months to around age 2 or 3 years. According to Erikson, children at this stage are focused on developing a greater sense of self-control.