Erikson's Psychosocial stages of development (early childhood)

Erikson's Psychosocial stages of development (early childhood)

1. Erik Erikson

2. 8 Stages of development

3. First 3 stages fall within preschool

4. First stage:

   • Basic Trust vs. Mistrust
   • Caregiver plays important role in the resolution of this stage
     • Infant needs consistent, reliable & predictable caregiving care-giving in order to learn to trust others to care for their basic needs

5. 2-3 years:

   • Autonomy vs. Shame & doubt
     • Toddlers become more independent
     • Caregivers must provide appropriate guidance based on child's level of maturation & development
     • Children must try new skills and confidence

6. 6 years:

   • Initiative vs. guilt:
     • relates to issue of mastery and competence
     • infant's tackle new tasks, interact with peers & caregivers