Theory Basics
Early Stages
Mid Stages
Late Stages
Vocabulary
100

Erikson's theory has _ stages. 

What is #8?

100

This is what develops when an infants needs are consistently met by parents/caregivers.

What is trust?

100

This is the main characteristic developed after successfully navigating Stage 5: Identify vs. Role Confusion.

What is Fidelity?

100

During this stage, adults are reflecting on their life.

What is Integrity vs. Despair?

100

A toddler develops this sense when they learn that they can do things on their own. 

What is Autonomy?

200

Erikson's theory is about _____________ development.

What is psychosocial? 

200

This age range is associated with the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage. 

What is 1-3 years?

200

Adapting during this stage will result in meaningful relationships and friendships.

What is Intimacy vs. Isolation?

200

_____ is the main characteristic developed after successfully navigating Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair.

What is Wisdom?
200

Young children who take leadership in play are building this.

What is initiative?
300

According to Erikson, a series of _________ occur during various points in our life that frame development.

What is conflict (problems)?

300

Those who adapt during this stage gain a strong sense of resilience and initiative. 

What is Initiative vs. Guilt?

300

This is how parents/caregivers can support adolescent identity development.

- What is listening without judging?

- What is encouraging interests?

- What is being a role model?

300

Child Birth is an example of ______.

What is generativity?

300

Children may feel this if they compare themselves to peers and feel less capable.

What is Inferiority?

400

This person influenced Erikson's thinking and theory.

Who is Anna Freud?

400

By doing this, parents/caregivers are promoting autonomy.

- What is supporting exploration?

- What is providing choices?

- What is encouraging independence?

400

One might experience ______, _________, or ________ if unsuccessful when navigating the Intimacy vs. Isolation stage.

- What is loneliness?

- What is lack of intimacy?

What is isolation?

400

Behaviors/characteristics associated with self absorption.

- What is sagnation?

- What is lack of motivation?

- What is self-preoccupation?

400

The desire to guide the next generation or contribute to society.

What is Generativity?

500

_______ emerge or develop from successfully navigating each stage. 

What are virtues (strengths)?

500

During this stage, children are developing a sense of pride, and are competent with their successes in school.

What is Industry vs. Inferiority?

500

Personal values are developed in this stage. 

What is Identity vs. Role Confusion? 

500

This age range is associated with the Generativity vs. Self Absorption stage?

What is 40-65 years?
500

Emotional state that occurs when an older adult regrets life choices.

What is Despair?

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