Erikson's Psychosocial Development

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Erikson's Psychosocial Development by Mind Map: Erikson's Psychosocial Development

1. Infancy (0-1year)

1.1. Trust

1.1.1. Caregivers consistently meet the baby's need.

1.1.1.1. Develop sense of trust.

1.1.1.1.1. Forms basis for future relationship and sense of security.

1.2. Mistrust

1.2.1. Caregiver does not meet the baby's need.

1.2.1.1. Develop mistrust towards surrounding.

1.2.1.1.1. Leading to anxiety and insecurity.

2. Early Childhood (1-3years)

2.1. Autonomy

2.1.1. Encourage to explore and make choices.

2.1.1.1. Develop sense of autonomy and confidence.

2.1.1.1.1. Fosters independence and decision-making skills.

2.2. Shame and Doubt

2.2.1. Caregives are overly critical or controlling.

2.2.1.1. Feel shame or doubt about their abilities.

2.2.1.1.1. Lead to lack of condifence and hesitation on new challenges.

3. Preschool Age (3-6years)

3.1. Initiative

3.1.1. Allow to initiate activities, express ideas and make plans.

3.1.1.1. Develop sense of initiative.

3.1.1.1.1. Encourage creativity and leadership skill.

3.2. Guilt

3.2.1. Discouraged from taking initiative.

3.2.1.1. Feel guilt for desires and suppress natural curiosity and creativity.

4. School Age (6-12years)

4.1. Industry

4.1.1. Receive praise and encouragement.

4.1.1.1. Develop sense of industry.

4.1.1.1.1. Learn to work hard, develop skills and take pride in achievement.

4.2. Inferiority

4.2.1. Feel cannot meet expectations or compared unfavourably to others.

4.2.1.1. Lack of motivation and self-esteem.

5. Adolescence (12-18years)

5.1. Identity

5.1.1. Explore different roles, values and identities.

5.1.1.1. Form a strong sense of self.

5.1.1.1.1. Develop a clear understanding of who they are and where they fit in society.

5.2. Role Confusion

5.2.1. Struggle to find their identity or feel pressured to conform others' expectations.

5.2.1.1. Experience role confusion.

5.2.1.1.1. Lead to uncertainty about future and identity crises.

6. Young Adulthood (18-40years)

6.1. Intimacy

6.1.1. Form deep and meaningful relationship.

6.1.1.1. Includes romantic and platonic relationships.

6.1.1.1.1. Fostering emotional connections and supports.

6.2. Isolation

6.2.1. Struggle to form close relationship or fear intimacy.

6.2.1.1. Experience feelings of isolation.

6.2.1.1.1. Lead to loneliness and difficulty in establishing future relationships.

7. Middle Adulthood (40-65years)

7.1. Generativity

7.1.1. Adults focus on contributing to society, raising children and mentoring others.

7.1.1.1. Feel sense of purpose and fulfillment in helping next generation.

7.2. Stagnation

7.2.1. Adults feel unproductive or disconnected from community.

7.2.1.1. Experience stagnation.

7.2.1.1.1. Lead to feeling of boredom, unfulfillment and lack of personal growth.

8. Late Adulthood (65years and older)

8.1. Integrity

8.1.1. Older adults reflects on their lives, with sense of satisfaction and acceptance develop integrity.

8.1.1.1. Feel proud of their accomplishments.

8.1.1.2. Have sense of peace about their life journey.

8.2. Despair

8.2.1. Look back their lives with regrets or dissatisfaction.

8.2.1.1. Experience despair.

8.2.1.1.1. Lead to feeling of bitterness and fear about end of the life.