Erikson Study Guide PDF
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This document provides an overview of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It outlines the key questions, important events, virtues, and concepts associated with each stage, from infancy to late adulthood.
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Erikson Study Guide: 1. Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy: Birth - 1 year) Key Question: Can I trust the world? Important Events: Feeding, comfort Virtue: Hope Key Concept: If caregivers provide reliable care and affection, infants develop a sense of trust. Lack of th...
Erikson Study Guide: 1. Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy: Birth - 1 year) Key Question: Can I trust the world? Important Events: Feeding, comfort Virtue: Hope Key Concept: If caregivers provide reliable care and affection, infants develop a sense of trust. Lack of this leads to mistrust. 2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Early Childhood: 1-3 years) Key Question: Can I do things myself, or must I always rely on others? Important Events: Toilet training, choices Virtue: Will Key Concept: Success leads to autonomy and confidence. Over-criticism or excessive control can lead to shame and doubt. 3. Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool: 3-6 years) Key Question: Is it okay for me to do things? Important Events: Exploration, play Virtue: Purpose Key Concept: Children who are encouraged to take initiative develop leadership and decision-making skills. Over-controlling behaviors can result in guilt. 4. Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age: 6-12 years) Key Question: Can I make it in the world of people and things? Important Events: School, social interactions Virtue: Competence Key Concept: Success in school and social settings fosters a sense of industry. Failure can lead to feelings of inferiority. 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence: 12-18 years) Key Question: Who am I and where am I going? Important Events: Social relationships, exploring identity Virtue: Fidelity Key Concept: Teens explore different roles and ideas to form a strong sense of identity. Failure to do so can result in confusion about their place in the world. 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood: 18-40 years) Key Question: Can I love and be loved? Important Events: Relationships, commitment Virtue: Love Key Concept: Healthy relationships lead to intimacy. Avoidance of connection can result in isolation and loneliness. 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood: 40-65 years) Key Question: Can I make my life count? Important Events: Work, parenthood, community involvement Virtue: Care Key Concept: Success leads to feelings of contribution to society. Failure may result in stagnation and unproductiveness. 8. Integrity vs. Despair (Late Adulthood: 65+ years) Key Question: Is it okay to have been me? Important Events: Reflection on life Virtue: Wisdom Key Concept: A sense of fulfillment and acceptance of life leads to integrity. Regret and dissatisfaction may result in despair.
