Erik Erikson- health

• What age does trust vs mistrust occur?

  Birth to 1 years old
• What is the conflict in trust vs mistrust?

  A child’s expectation that their needs would be met
• What happens if the conflict goes unresolved in trust vs mistrust?


  The child will grow up to be suspicious and mistrustful
• What happens if the conflict is resolved in trust vs mistrust?


  the child will grow up trusting and have their needs met
• What age does autonomy vs shame occur?


  1-3 years old
• What is the conflict in autonomy vs shame?


  The independence a child will or won’t gain
• What happens if the conflict is resolved in autonomy vs shame?


  The child will develop self government
• What happens if the conflict goes unresolved in autonomy vs shame?


  The child will feel shame and doubt which develops into a lack of independence and confidence due to being overly restricted
• What age does initiative vs guilt occur?


  3-5 years old
• What is the conflict of initiative vs guilt?


  The leadership skills a child learns to gain
• What happens if the conflict is resolved in initiative vs guilt?


  The child will develop the ability to lead others which can help grow confidence and self assurance
• What happens if the conflict is unresolved in initiative vs guilt?


  the child may become fearful of trying new things
• What age does industry vs inferiority occur?

  5-12 years old
• What is the conflict in industry vs inferiority?


  the child learning new skills
• What happens if the conflict is resolved in industry vs inferiority?


  the child feels useful and develops a sense of self worth
• What happens if the conflict is unresolved in industry and inferiority?


  The child will criticise themselves and feel inferior to others and develop a sense of worthlessness
• what age does intimacy vs isolation occur?


  12-18 years old
• What is the conflict in intimacy vs isolation?


  the ability to open up romantically and emotionally to people
• What happens if the conflict is resolved in intimacy vs isolation?


  The person will form strong relationships with people
• What happens if the conflict is unresolved in intimacy vs isolation? 


  the individual may become depressed and lonely
• what age does generativity vs stagnation occur?

  40-65 years old
• What is the conflict in generativity vs stagnation?

  The inclusivity and impact of a person In their life
• What happens if the conflict goes unresolved in generativity vs stagnation?


  The individual may feel unproductive and have a feeling of lacking purpose
• how can an individual resolve generativity vs stagnation?

  by making their mark eg through raising children, tutoring others or being part of meaningful work