Erikson Timeline by

Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 01:48:12 UTC

Ages: Birth - 12 months.

This is when the child makes relationships and gets attached to caregiver. This is when the child will also react when separated from the adult or object that they have developed a trust with.

“Attachment is a reciprocal, enduring emotional tie between an infant and a caregiver, each of whom contributes to the quality of the relationship.” pg. 150.

Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.

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Ages: 12 months - 3 years.

This is when the child usually starts saying no, develops skills and hobbies, and starts to control their own behavior.

“Caregivers who view children’s expressions of self-will as a normal, healthy striving for independence and not as stubbornness can help them learn self-control, contribute to their sense of competence, and avoid excessive conflict.” pg. 156

Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 01:56:17 UTC

Ages: 3 - 6 years.

The child starts questioning their actions, thinking about good and bad actions and their consequences.

“Preschool children can do—and want to do—more and more. At the same time, they are learning that some of the things they want to do meet social approval, whereas others do not.” pg. 210

Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority

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Ages: 6 - Puberty.

Children learn skills and compare themselves to others. This is when children look for the praise of others and are motivated by this.

“Developing a sense of industry, by contrast, involves learning how to work hard to achieve goals” pg. 275

Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 01:59:44 UTC

Ages: Puberty - Young Adulthood.

This stage is when the adolescent starts to wonder what their role in society is.

“...to confront the crisis of identity versus identity confusion in order to become a unique adult with a coherent sense of self and a valued role in society.” pg. 336

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 02:04:27 UTC

Ages: Young Adulthood.

This stage is when the person starts to form relationships and also starts questioning their isolation.

“Person seeks to make commitments to others.” pg. 11

Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 02:06:13 UTC

Ages: Middle Adulthood.

This stage is when the adult starts making decisions that will have an impact in society. Often this is when people have kids.

“Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation.” pg. 11

Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair.

igiraldoosorio — 2024-04-29 02:08:12 UTC

Ages: Late Adulthood.

This stage is when people will reflect on their life and see how good, bad, meaningful, and/or regretful it was.

“…acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death.” pg. 11