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Erikson's first stage of development is the most fundamental stage of life. From birth to 1 year of age, since babies are completely dependent on others, developing trust between a mother and child is key. The sense of trust that a baby develops during this stage of life, can shape their whole world view as well as affect their personality.

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The second stage of Erikson's development occurs between 12-36 months of age. During this stage in life, children are developing a sense of self-control. The more a child is allowed to do things themselves and learn, the more self-confident they become. On the other hand, if a parent does everything for their child, said child is more likely to doubt themselves and develop self-esteem issues.

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Erikson's third stage of development, from age 3-6, builds on the autonomy from stage two. During this stage, children learn to assert their power and control through play and social interaction. Success during this stage leads to a sense of purpose and accomplishment and helps develop ambition and drive late in life, while kids who struggle and fail during this stage often feel guilt that they failed and were bad.

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Erikson's fourth stage of development occurs between ages 6-12. During this stage, kids social circles are expanding, and these new interactions allow for a greater sense of pride to develop. As kids succeed in school and athletics, especially compared to peers, their sense of worth expands. For some kids though, the opposite happens; if they are not as capable, they may develop a sense of inadequacy and doubt their abilities.

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Between the ages of 12 and 18, the fifth stage of development occurs. This stage of life is important in developing a strong sense of self and a personal identity. During this stage in life teens are learning how they fit into society, and experiment with different social circles and activities. Teens who struggle to find their role, can lack confidence and have a weak sense of self, while teens who are able to form an identity of their choosing and have a strong sense of identity, are more self-confident and are able to make better connections.

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Erikson's sixth stage of life occurs during early adulthood between the ages 18 and 40. During this stage in life, adults are learning to develop loving, intimate relationships with others. This includes romantic relationships but can also encompass closes friendships outside your family. Success in this stage of life leads to strong relationships built on honesty and love, while struggling during this stage in life can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

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Erikson's seventh stage of development occurs between ages 40 and 65. One of the most important events during this stage in life is parenting. Middle-aged adults want to contribute to society and leave behind a legacy of some sort that will outlast them. Developing a sense of generativity and caring for others, increases fulfillment in life and leads to better relationships. On the other hand, if adults start to stagnate they can start to feel like they are not involved in life around them and become neurotic.

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Erikson's final stage of development occurs after age 65 and reflects back on the rest of life. An adult has integrity if they can look back on life and feel accomplished by what they did. An adult can feel despair if they look back on life and have regrets and feel disappointed in how their life turned out.