Erikson's Psychosocial Development

Erikson's Psychosocial Development

1. Infancy- birth-18 months

   • Trust vs Mistrust
     • Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care and effection
       • A lack of this leads to mistrust

2. Early childhood- 2-3 years

   • Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
     • Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence, leading to feelings of autonomy.
       • Failure results in feelings of shame and doubt

3. Preschool- 3-5 years

   • Initiative vs Guilt
     • Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success leads to a sense of purpose.
       • Trying to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in guilt

4. School age- 6-11 years

   • Industry vs Inferiority
     • Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence
       • Failure leads to feelings of inferiority

5. Adolescence- 12-18 years

   • Identity vs Role Confusion
     • Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself.
       • Failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self

6. Young Adulthood- 19-40 years

   • Intimacy vs Isolation
     • Young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships
       • Failure results in loneliness and isolation