Erikson

Question 1

• Trust vs Mistrust
• Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
• Initiative vs Guilt
• Industry vs Inferiority
• Identity vs Role Confusion
• Intimacy vs Isolation
• Generativity vs Stagnation
• Ego Integrity vs Despair

This theory outlines psychosocial development across the lifespan.

Answer 1

What is Erikson’s Theory of Social Development?

Question 2

Trust vs mistrust

Answer 2

Birth to 18months. Learn to trust caregivers for basic needs, forming future trusts in relationships. And mistrust

Question 3

Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Answer 3

18 months to 3. Learn to assert independence and develop self-control, leading to autonomy, or experience shame.

Question 4

Initiative vs guilt

Answer 4

3 to 6. Begin to assert power and control through directing play and social interaction, fostering initiative and developing guilt if their efforts are stifled.

Question 5

Industry vs inferiority

Answer 5

6 to 12. Strive to develop sense of competence and accomplishments by mastering new skills at school and social life.

Question 6

Identity vs role confusion

Answer 6

Ages 12-18. Exploration and development of a sense of self and identity.

Question 7

Intimacy vs isolation

Answer 7

Early adulthood. Seeks form of intimate, loving relationships. Leading to connections.

Question 8

Generativity vs stagnation

Answer 8

Middle adulthood. Focus on contributing to society. Experience stagnation if feeling unproductive.

Question 9

Ego integrity vs despair

Answer 9

Late adulthood. Reflect on life to see if they achieved fulfillment. If not, despair.