Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

1. Old Age

1.1. Integrity: Feeling confident in their full life

1.2. Despair: Not feeling secure in having a full life

2. Middle Age

2.1. Generatively: Creating a legacy for future generations

2.2. Stagnation: Not leaving anything for future generations

3. Young Adulthood

3.1. Intimacy: Start creating close relationships

3.2. Isolation: No relationships means being distant from others

4. 12 to 18 years

4.1. Identity: Roles in society can change their personal identity

4.2. Role Confusion: Without clear roles they'll be unsure of who they are

5. Birth to 1 year

5.1. Mistrust: Children may fear everything if they aren't cared for right.

5.2. Trust: Learning to trust the world around them

6. 2 to 3 years

6.1. Autonomy: independence once guided

6.2. Shame and Doubt: If they aren't encouraged, children will feel ashamed.

7. 4 to 5 years

7.1. Initiative: Children will take it upon themselves to do certain tasks.

7.2. Guilt: If restricted the child will feel they can't do things themselves

8. 6 to 11 years

8.1. Industry: encouragement will result in pride and hard work

8.2. Inferiority: They'll feel inferior if they don't do well on assignments