Erikson's stages of psychosocial development

• Trust vs. Mistrust


  0-1

  Trust (or mistrust) that basic needs e.g. nourishment, affection will be met.
• Autonomy vs. Shame/doubt


  1-3 years

  Develop a sense of independence in many tasks.
• Initiative vs. Guilt


  3-6 years

  Take initiative on some activities - may develop guilt when unsuccessful or boundaries overstepped.
• Industry vs. Inferiority 


  7-11 years

  Develop self-confidence in abilities when competent, or sense of Inferiority when not.
• Identity vs. Confusion


  12 -18 years

  Experiment with and develop identity and roles.
• Intimacy vs. Isolation 


  19-29 years

  Establish intimacy and relationships with others.
• Generativity vs. Stagnation


  30-64 Contribute to society and be part of a family.
• Integrity vs. Despair


  65+

  Assess and make sense of life and meaning of contributions.