Erickson

Question 1

Erickson Stage 1

Answer 1

Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 2 years)

• babies build trust or mistrust with caregiver
• does caregiver feed them, care for them, give them affection?

Question 2

Erickson Stage 2

Answer 2

Autonomy vs. Shame (2 to 3 years old)

• “me do” stage
• need to develop sense of self, personal control

Question 3

Erickson Stage 3

Answer 3

Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 6 years)

• exploration
• trying out new things on own
• ask a lot of questions

Question 4

Erickson Stage 4

Answer 4

Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 12 years)

• intellectual curiosity
• school performance
• need positive reinforcement, praise
• avoid undue criticism or competition

Question 5

Erickson Stage 5

Answer 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion (12 to 19 years)

• sense of self develops
• influenced by others reactions
• peers more important
• into social role models
• figuring out life goals

Question 6

Erickson Stage 6

Answer 6

Intimacy vs. Isolation (19 to 25+ years)

• young adults
• best friends, soulmates
• intimate relationships
• life partners