My Erikson Development Timeline by

Trust vs. Mistrust

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 22:50:17 UTC

The trust vs. mistrust stage is the first stage of Erikson's development stages. This stage is as if infant's needs are dependantly met, they often develop a sense of trust. For example, in this photo, the infant is being fed. If the infant cries, it will be fed. The child develops a sense of trust knowing that if they cry, their mother will feed them.

Autonomy vs. Shame/doubt

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 22:53:32 UTC

In this stage, toddlers can learn to exercise and be physical for themselves. Or they will doubt their abilities. For example, in this photo, the child is feeding themselves, though it is creating a mess and becoming more difficult rather than an adult doing it for them.

Initiative vs. Guilt

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 22:58:09 UTC

This stage of development occurs when the child experiences failures and too many rule restrictions. The child may feel guilty about their independence. For example in this photo, the child feels guilty. A possibility could be that the child broke the rules of some sort when they new better.

Industry vs. Inferiority

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 23:00:06 UTC

In this stage of development, children often feel happiness or good feelings from doing things on their own. This can create an inferior feeling. For example, in this photo the child is riding a bike for the first time without training wheels, this makes the child feel inferior and independent.

Identitiy vs Confusion

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 23:03:08 UTC

This stage of development typically takes place later in life towards middle/high school. Children can get a sense of themselves by taking place in roles to test their self-identity and figuring out who they are. For example, if this child is participating in the school choir, the child may find an interest in becoming a singer or part of this group.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 23:05:39 UTC

This stage of development takes place when young adults struggle to form relationships for intimate relationships which can cause them to feel isolated. For example, this child has a lack of close friends, which causes them to walk alone from school.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 23:08:58 UTC

This stage of development is middle-aged children who almost contribute to the world usually through family or work. They may feel a lack of purpose. For example, this young adult is washing dishes at what may be a first job. This is an example of contribution through work.

Integrity vs. Despair

shayes107_1 — 2023-12-04 23:10:56 UTC

This Stage of development happens when a young adult may relflect on his or her life feeling a sense of satisfaction or failure. For example, in this photo these young adults are graduating high school, feeling accomplished and satisfied with their work.