Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Development Latest Questions With Passed Solutions!!

Infancy (0-1.5 years) - Trust vs Mistrust Forming attachment to mother, which lays foundation for later trust in others -Successful Resolution: sound basis for relating to other people; trust in people; faith and hope about environment and future -Unsuccessful resolution: general difficulties R/T people effectively; suspicion, trust-fear conflict Early childhood (1.5-3 years) - Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt Gaining some basic control of self and environment -Successful Resolution: sense of self-control and adequacy, will power -Unsuccessful Resolution: independence/fear conflict; severe feelings of self-doubt Preschool (3-6 years) - Initiative vs Guilt Becoming purposeful and directive -Successful Resolution: ability to initiate one's own activities; sense of purpose -Unsuccessful Resolution: aggression/fear conflict; sense of inadequacy or guilt School age (6-12 years) - Industry vs inferiority Development of social, physical and school skills -Successful Resolution: competence, ability to work -Unsuccessful Resolution: sense of inferiority; difficulty learning and working Adolescence (12-20 years) - Identity vs Role confusion Making transition from childhood to adulthood; developing sense of reality -Successful Resolution: sense of personal identity; fidelity -Unsuccessful Resolution: confusion about who one is; weak sense of selfEarly adulthood (20-35 years) - Intimacy vs Isolation Establish intimate bonds of love and friendship -Successful Resolution: ability to love deeply and commit oneself -Unsuccessful Resolution: emotional isolation; egocentricity