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Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

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  1. 1Infancy (birth to 18 months)Trust vs. Mistrust
  2. 2Psychosocial ConflictTrust vs Mistrus
  3. 3Important Event(s)Feeding
  4. 4Major QuestionCan I trust the people around me?
  5. 5Basic VirtueHope
  6. 6Stage I Infancy (birth to 18 months) Trust vs. MistrustChildren develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust.
  7. 7trust Vs mistrustThe first stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs between birth and approximately 18 months of age. According to Erikson, the trust versus mistrust stage is the most important period in a person’s life.
    Because an infant is entirely dependent upon his or her caregivers, the quality of care that the child receives plays an important role in the shaping of the child’s personality. During this stage, children learn whether or not they can trust the people around them. When a baby cries, does his caregiver attend to his needs? When he is frightened, will someone comfort him?
    When these needs are consistently met, the child will learn that he can trust the people that are caring for him. If, however, these needs are not consistently met, the child will begin to mistrust the people around him.
    If a child successfully develops trust, he or she will feel safe and secure in the world. Caregivers who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable or rejecting contribute to feelings of mistrust in the children they care for. Failure to develop trust will result in fear and a belief that the world is inconsistent and unpredictable.
  8. 8Early Childhood (2 to 3 years)Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
  9. 9Psychosocial ConflictAutonomy versus Shame and Doubt
  10. 10Basic VirtueWill
  11. 11Major QuestionCan I do things myself or am I reliant on the help of others?
  12. 12Important Event(s)Toilet Training
  13. 13Early Childhood (2 to 3 years) Stage II Autonomy vs. Shame and DoubtChildren need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. Success leads to feelings of autonomy, failure results in feelings of shame and doubt.
  14. 14Autonomy Vs shame and doubtThe second stage of Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. This stage occurs between the ages of 18 months to approximately age two to three years. According to Erikson, children at this stage are focused on developing a greater sense of self-control.
    Gaining a sense of personal control over the world is important at this stage of development. Toilet training plays a major role; learning to control one’s body functions leads to a feeling of control and a sense of independence. Other important events include gaining more control over food choices, toy preferences and clothing selection.
    Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt.
  15. 15Preschool (3 to 5 years)Initiative vs. Guilt
  16. 16Psychosocial ConflictInitiative versus Guilt
  17. 17Major QuestionAm I good or bad?
  18. 18Basic VirtuePurpose
  19. 19Important Event(s)Exploration, Play
  20. 20Preschool (3 to 5 years) Stage III Initiative vs. GuiltChildren need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.
  21. 21Initiative versus guiltThe third stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs during the preschool years, between the ages of three and five. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interaction.
    Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment by taking initiative by planning activities, accomplishing tasks and facing challenges. During this stage, it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to help children make appropriate choices. Caregivers who are discouraging or dismissive may cause children to feel ashamed of themselves and to become overly dependent upon the help of others.
    Play and imagination takes on an important role at this stage. Children have their sense of initiative reinforced by being given the freedom and encouragement to play. When efforts to engage in physical and imaginative play are stifled by caregivers, children begin to feel that their self-initiated efforts are a source of embarrassment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose, while failure results in a sense of guilt.
  22. 22School Age (6 to 11 years)Industry vs. Inferiority
  23. 23Psychosocial ConflictIndustry versus Inferiority
  24. 24Major QuestionHow can I be good?
  25. 25Basic VirtueCompetence
  26. 26Important Event(s)School
  27. 27School Age (6 to 11 years) Stage IV Industry vs. InferiorityChildren need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.
  28. 28Industry versus inferiorityThe fourth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. The stage occurs during childhood between the ages of six and eleven. School and social interaction play an important role during this time of a child’s life. Through social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities.
    During the industry versus inferiority stage, children become capable of performing increasingly complex tasks. As a result, they strive to master new skills. Children who are encouraged and commended by parents and teachers develop a feeling of competence and belief in their skills. Those who receive little or no encouragement from parents, teachers, or peers will doubt their ability to be successful.
    According to Erikson, this stage is vital in the development of self-confidence. During school and other social activities, children receive praise and attention for performing various tasks such as reading, writing, drawing and solving problems. Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.
  29. 29Adolescence (12 to 18 years)Identity vs. Role Confusion
  30. 30Psychosocial ConflictIdentity Versus Confusion
  31. 31Major QuestionWho am I?
  32. 32Basic VirtueFidelity
  33. 33Adolescence (12 to 18 years Stage V Identity vs. Role ConfusionTeens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.
  34. 34Important Event(s)Social Relationships
  35. 35Identity versus confusionThe fifth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs during adolescence between the ages of approximately 12 to 18. Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. During adolescence, children are exploring their independence and developing a sense of self.
    As they make the transition from childhood to adulthood, teens may begin to feel confused or insecure about themselves and how they fit in to society. As they seek to establish a sense of self, teens may experiment with different roles, activities and behaviors. According to Erikson, this is important to the process of forming a strong identity and developing a sense of direction in life.
    Those who receive proper encouragement and reinforcement through personal exploration will emerge from this stage with a strong sense of self and a feeling of independence and control. Those who remain unsure of their beliefs and desires will insecure and confused about themselves and the future.
  36. 36Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years)Intimacy vs. Isolation
  37. 37Psychosocial ConflictIntimacy Versus Isolation
  38. 38Major QuestionWill I be loved or will I be alone
  39. 39Basic VirtueLove
  40. 40Important Event(s)Romantic Relationships
  41. 41Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years) Stage VI Intimacy vs. IsolationYoung adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.
  42. 42Intimacy versus isolationThe sixth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during young adulthood between the ages of approximately 19 and 40. During this period of time, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people.
    While psychosocial theory is often presented as a series of neatly defined, sequential steps, it is important to remember that each stage contributes to the next. For example, Erikson believed that having a fully formed sense of self (established during the identity versus confusion stage) is essential to being able to form intimate relationships. Studies have demonstrated that those with a poor sense of self tend to have less committed relationships and are more likely to suffer emotional isolation, loneliness, and depression.
    Erikson believed it was vital that people develop close, committed relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.
  43. 43Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years)Generativity vs. Stagnation
  44. 44Maturity(65 to death)Ego Integrity vs. Despair
  45. 45Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years) Stage VII Generativity vs. StagnationAdults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating a positive change that benefits other people. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world.
  46. 46Maturity(65 to death) Stage VIII Ego Integrity vs. DespairOlder adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success at this stage leads to feelings of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.
  47. 47Generativity versus stagnationThe seventh stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during middle adulthood between the ages of approximately 40 and 65. During this time, adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them; often by having children or contributing to positive changes that benefits other people.
    Contributing to society and doing things to benefit future generations are important needs at the generativity versus stagnation stage of development. Generativity refers to "making your mark" on the world, through caring for others, creating things and accomplishing things that make the world a better place.
    Stagnation refers to the failure to find a way to contribute. These individuals may feel disconnected or uninvolved with their community and with society as a whole.
    Those who are successful during this phase will feel that they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and community. Those who fail to attain this skill will feel unproductive and uninvolved in the world.
  48. 48Integrity versus despairThe eighth and final stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs during late adulthood from age 65 through the end of life. During this period of time, people reflect back on the life they have lived and come away with either a sense of fulfillment from a life well lived or a sense of regret and despair over a life misspent.
    Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting death. Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting death.
    Those who are unsuccessful during this phase will feel that their life has been wasted and will experience many regrets. The individual will be left with feelings of bitterness and despair.
    Return to The Psychosocial Stages
  49. 49Psychosocial Conflict: Integrity versus despairMajor Question: "Did I live a meaningful life?"
    Basic Virtue: Wisdom
    Important Event(s): Reflecting back on life

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What is Psychosocial Development? Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is one of the best-known theories of personality in psychology. Much like Sigmund Freud, Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of stages. Unlike Freud's theory of psychosexual stages, Erikson's theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan.
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