Stage Descriptions
Key Concepts
Age Ranges
Examples
Influencial Factors
100

What is the basic conflict in the first stage of Erikson's psychosocial development?

Trust vs. Mistrust

100

In the first stage, what virtue is gained if the conflict is resolved successfully?

Hope

100

What is the age range for the Trust vs. Mistrust stage?

Infancy

100

A 4-year-old who likes to explore and try new things but feels guilty when they make a mistake is in which stage?

Initiative vs. Guilt

100

During the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage, what plays a significant role in identity formation?

Peer relationships and societal expectations

200

Which stage involves developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence?

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

200

What is the virtue achieved in the Industry vs. Inferiority stage?

Competence

200

Which age range does the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage cover?

Early Childhood (1-3)

200

A teenager struggling with peer pressure and trying to figure out who they are is in which stage?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

200

What can influence an individual’s sense of generativity in middle adulthood?

Career achievements and family relationships

300

During which stage does an individual begin to develop a sense of identity?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

300

Which virtue is associated with the Intimacy vs. Isolation stage?

Love

300

What age range is covered by the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage?

Adolescence (12-18)

300

An elderly person reflecting on their life with a sense of satisfaction is in which stage?

Integrity vs. Despair

300

In the Industry vs. Inferiority stage, what influences a child’s sense of competence?

Success and encouragement in school and other activities

400

What is the main conflict in the middle adulthood stage?

Generativity vs. Stagnation

400

What virtue is gained by resolving the conflict of Generativity vs. Stagnation?

Care

400

What is the age range for the Industry vs. Inferiority stage?

School Age (6-12)

400

A middle-aged person who feels they are contributing to society and helping the next generation is in which stage?

Generativity vs. Stagnation

400

What factor can affect a child’s development in the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage?

Parental encouragement or criticism

500

Which stage focuses on reflecting back on life and feeling a sense of fulfillment?

Integrity vs. Despair

500

What is the virtue associated with Integrity vs. Despair?

Wisdom

500

During which ages does the Initiative vs. Guilt stage occur?

Preschool (3-5)

500

A young adult who is forming deep, meaningful relationships is in which stage?

Intimacy vs. Isolation

500

How does successful resolution of the Trust vs. Mistrust stage affect later stages?

It lays the foundation for a sense of security and trust in the world.