Stages
This is the first stage of Erikson's theory.
What is Trust vs. Mistrust?
Adolescence (12-18)
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion
Successfully resolving Identity vs. Role Confusion leads to this virtue.
What is fidelity
A 4-year-old creates an imaginary game and asks friends to join.
What is Initiative vs. Guilt?
Erikson believed development ends after adolescence.
What is False?
During this stage, children begin asking, "Who am I?"
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion
Preschool Years (3-5)
What is Initiative vs. Guilt
Which virtue develops when infants successfully resolve Trust vs. Mistrust?
What is Hope
An 8-year-old is proud after learning to ride a bike and earning good grades.
What is Industry vs. Inferiority?
Every stage includes a conflict that must be resolved.
What is True?
Adults focus on building meaningful relationships during this stage.
What is intimacy vs. isolation
School-aged children (6-11)
What is industry vs. inferiority
Successfully completing Industry vs. Inferiority develops this virtue.
What is competence
A teenager experiments with different friend groups, hobbies, and career ideas.
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion?
According to Erikson, personality develops only during childhood.
What is False?
This stage focuses on contributing to society and guiding the next generation.
What is Generativity vs. Stagnation
Birth to 18 months
What is Trust vs. Mistrust
This virtue develops when toddlers gain independence.
What is will
A retired teacher mentors younger educators and volunteers in the community.
What is Generativity vs. Stagnation?
Successfully resolving a stage helps prepare individuals for future challenges.
What is True?
In the final stage of life, individuals reflect on whether they lived a meaningful life.
What is Integrity vs. Despair
Approximately ages 1.5-3 years
What is autonomy vs. shame and doubt
This virtue comes from successfully navigating Initiative vs. Guilt.
What is Purpose
A toddler insists on feeding themselves and gets upset when someone takes over.
What is Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt?
It is impossible to revisit challenges from earlier psychosocial stages later in life.
What is False