Section 2.3 Psychosocial development theory by Erik Erikson

Stages

Life stage and age

Significant relation

Psychosocial virtues

Maladaptations &

Malignancies

Trust vs

Mistrust

Infant (0-

11/2)

Mother

Hope, faith

Sensory distortion

– Withdrawal

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Toddler

(1-3)

Parents

Will, determination

Impulsivity -

Compulsion

Initiative vs

Guilt

Preschool

(4-6)

Family

Purpose, courage

Ruthlessness –

Inhibition

Industry vs

Inferiority

School age

(7-12)

Neighborhood and school

Competence

Narrow virtuosity

– inertia

Identity vs Role- confusion

Adolescent

(12-18)

Peer groups, role models

Fidelity, loyalty

Fanaticism -

Repudiation

Intimacy vs

Isolation

Young adult

(19-40)

Partners,

Friends

Love

Promiscuity –

Exclusivity

Generativity vs

Stagnation

Adulthood

(41-65)

Household,

Workmates

To make be, to take care of

Overextension –

Rejectivity

Integrity vs

Despair

Mature adult (65 +)

Mankind or

“my kind”

Wisdom

Presumption –

Despair