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Erik Erikson Stages
Erik Erikson Stages of Development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 1-year) | Feeling that people will take care of you vs. viewing the world as a cold, fearsome place |
| Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (1 to 3-years) | Independence through exploring and "testing" others vs. doubt that you can succeed |
| Initiative vs. Guilt (3 to 5 years) | Ability to take initiative and follow through vs. guilt when other discourage this behavior |
| Industry vs. Inferiority (6 to 11 years) | Learning culture's skills and deriving feelings of competence from peers vs. feeling inferior relative to peers |
| Identify vs. Role Confusion (12 to 20 years) | Asking the question "Who am I?" by trying on roles within a secure environment vs. lack of exploration and delayed sense of self |
| Intimacy vs. Isolation (young adults) | Committing to a close, sharing relationship, surrendering some independence vs. keep total independence and isolation |
| Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adults) | Developing a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation vs. feeling unfulfilled and becoming self-centered |
| Integrity vs. Despair (65 years on) | Accepting the life one has lived without major regrets vs. despair that time has run out |