Real-Life Scenarios
A baby cries, and their parent quickly feeds and comforts them
What is Trust vs. Mistrust
The stage that happens in early childhood (1.5-3 years) where toddlers insist on doing tasks like dressing themselves.
autonomy vs. shame and doubt
One major strength of Erikson's theory compared to Frued's
What is covers the entire lifespan
A 4th grader works hard on a science project and feels proud when the teacher praises it
What is industry vs. inferiority
the preschool stage (3-5) where kids love creating play games, like a pretend resuturant
initiative vs. guilt
A weakness that means concepts like "identity crisis" are abstract and hard to measure scientifically
what is hard to test/vague
A teenager tries out different clothing styles and joins three different clubs to see where they fit in
What is identity vs. role confusion
the final adulthood stage where a person looks back on their life with pride or regret
integrity vs despair
A criticism that Erikson's model assumes everyone follows a strict linear order, ignoring unique life paths
what is too rigid/linear