Stage 1-6
To develop a sense that
the world is a safe, “good
place"
What is Basic Trust vs.
Mistrust.
To develop a lasting,
integrated sense of self
What is dentity vs. Role
Confusion
Birth to 1 year
What is Basic Trust vs.
Mistrust
Adolescence
(12- 18 years old)
what is Identity vs. Role
Confusion
To realize that one is an
independent person who
can make decisions
What is Autonomy vs.
Shame/Doubt
To commit to another in a
loving relationship
What is Intimacy vs.
Isolation
1 to 3 years old
what is Autonomy vs.
Shame/Doubt
Young Adulthood
(18 to 40 years old)
Intimacy vs.
Isolation
To develop the ability to try
new things and to handle
failure
What is Initiative vs. Guilt
To contribute to younger
people through child
rearing, childcare, or other
productive work
What is Generativity vs.
Stagnation
3 to 6 year
what is Initiative vs. Guilt
Middle Adulthood
(40 to 65 years old)
what is Generativity vs.
Stagnation
To learn basic skills and to
work with others
What is Industry vs.
Inferiority
To view one’s life as
satisfactory and worth
living
What is Integrity vs.
Despair?
6 to adolescence
(12 years old)
what is industry vs.
Inferiority
Older Adult/Late
Life
(65 years +)
What is ntegrity vs.
Despair