Erikson's Developmental Stages/Tasks

Question 1

Birth-1 yr. Infancy

Answer 1

Trust vs mistrust

Question 2

Trust vs mistrust

Answer 2

+ trusts self and others

• demonstrates an inability to trust; withdrawal, isolation

Question 3

1 yr-3yrs Toddler

Answer 3

autonomy vs shame and doubt

Question 4

autonomy vs shame and doubt

Answer 4

+ exercises self-control and influences the environment directly

• demonstrates defiance and negativism

Question 5

3-6 yrs Preschool

Answer 5

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 6

Initiative vs Guilt

Answer 6

+ begins to evaluate own behavior; learns limits on influence in the environment

• demonstrates fearful, pessimistic behaviors; lacks self-confidence

Question 7

6-12 yrs school age

Answer 7

industry vs inferiority

Question 8

industry vs inferiority

Answer 8

+ develops a sense of confidence; uses creative energies to influence in the environment

• demonstrates feelings of inadequacy, mediocrity, and self-doubt

Question 9

12-20 yrs Adolescence

Answer 9

Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 10

Identity vs Role Confusion

Answer 10

+ Develops a coherent sense of self; plans for a future of work/education

-demonstrates inability to develop personal and vocational identity

Question 11

20-35 yrs young adulthood

Answer 11

intimacy vs isolation

Question 12

intimacy vs isolation

Answer 12

+ develops connections to work and intimate relationships

• demonstrates an avoidance of intimacy and vocational/career commitments

Question 13

35-65 yrs middle adulthood

Answer 13

generativity vs stagnation

Question 14

generativity vs stagnation

Answer 14

+ involved with established family; expands personal creativity and productivity

• demonstrates lack of interests, commitments: preoccupation with self-centered concerns

Question 15

65+ late adulthood

Answer 15

integrity vs despair

Question 16

integrity vs despair

Answer 16

+ identification of life as meangingful

_ demonstrates fear of death; life lacks meaning