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Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory outlines eight stages of development, each with a specific challenge that influences personal growth. Successfully navigating these stages leads to positive outcomes, while failure can result in negative consequences. The stages range from Trust vs. Mistrust in infancy to Integrity vs. Despair in old age.

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Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory outlines eight stages of development, each with a specific challenge that influences personal growth. Successfully navigating these stages leads to positive outcomes, while failure can result in negative consequences. The stages range from Trust vs. Mistrust in infancy to Integrity vs. Despair in old age.

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Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development

Erikson’s​
The 8 Stages of Erikson’s Theory

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Erik Erikson was a psychologist who believed that our life is divided into 8 stages, and each
stage has a special challenge or task.

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If we solve the challenge, we grow in a healthy way. If we don’t, we may face problems later.

Flashcard 1

Front: Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust

Back:

Age: 0–1 year

Question: Can I trust the world?

Positive: Safe, trusting

Negative: Fear, mistrust


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Flashcard 2

Front: Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Back:

Age: 1–3 years

Question: Can I do things by myself?

Positive: Confidence

Negative: Shame, doubt

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Flashcard 3

Front: Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt

Back:
Age: 3–6 years

Question: Can I try new activities?

Positive: Independence, leadership

Negative: Guilt, fear of trying

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Flashcard 4

Front: Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority

Back:

Age: 6–12 years

Question: Am I good at school/work?

Positive: Hardworking, proud

Negative: Feeling not good enough


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Flashcard 5

Front: Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion

Back:

Age: 12–18 years (teen years)

Question: Who am I?

Positive: Strong identity

Negative: Confusion, no direction

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Flashcard 6

Front: Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation


Back:

Age: 18–40 years

Question: Can I form close relationships?

Positive: Love, friendship

Negative: Loneliness

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Flashcard 7

Front: Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation

Back:

Age: 40–65 years

Question: Can I help others/give back?

Positive: Purpose, care for others


Negative: Selfish, stuck

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Flashcard 8

Front: Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair

Back:

Age: 65+ years

Question: Did I live a good life?

Positive: Peace, satisfaction

Negative: Regret, sadness

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