erikson stages of psychosocial development

5 identity vs. role confusion

(adolescence)12 - 20: the major task is to build a consistent identity, a unified sense of self. Failure of teens to achieve a sense of identity results in role confusion and uncertainty about the future.

1 trust vs. mistrust

(infancy) to 1:Erikson's first stage during the first year of life, infants learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner

8 integrity vs. despair

(late adulthood) late 60s and up:When reflecting his/her life, the older adult may feel a sense of satisfaction or despair.

7 generativity vs. stagnation

(middle adulthood) 40s to 60s: people discover a sense of contributing to the world, usually though family or work, or they may feel a lack of purpose.

3 initiative vs. guilt

(preschooler)3-5 years old: learn to initiate own activities and feel proud of their accomplishments or feel guilty about efforts to be independent

2 autonomy vs. shame and doubt

(toddlerhood)1-2:Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt

6 intimicy vs. isolation

(young adulthood) 20s to early 40s: young adults stuggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for intimate love or they feel socially isolated

4 competence vs. inferiority

Elementary school (6 years old until puberty) - Learn the pleasure of applying themselves to tasks, or they will feel inferior.