Erik Eriksons 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

Trust vs. Mistrust

• First stage (year 1)
• Positive Outcome = Trust
• Negative Outcome= Fear

Autonomy vs. Shame

• Occurs during 2nd year
• Positive Virtue= Independence
• Negative outcome= Doubt

Initiative vs. Guilt

• Occurs during 3-5 years
• Positive virtue= Purpose
• Negative outcome= Inadequacy

Industry vs. Inferiority

• Occurs at 6-12 years
• Positive virtue= Pride
• Negative outcome= Inferiority

Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Occurs 12-18 years
• Positive virtue= Fidelity
• Negative outcome= Rebellion

Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Occurs 18-40 years
• Positive virtue= Love
• Negative outcome= Loneliness

Generativity vs. Stagnation

• Occurs 40-65 years
• Positive virtue= Care for others
• Negative outcome= Unproductive

Integrity vs. Despair

• Occurs 65+ years
• Positive virtue= Wisdom
• Negative outcome= Dissatisfaction