Erikson's Developmental Task

Question 1

Trust vs mistrust

Answer 1

Infant up to 1 year

-if basic needs are met, the child learns to trust

Question 2

Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Answer 2

Toddler 1-2 years

-child learns to exercise free will and accomplish task or doubt his abilities

Question 3

Initiative vs guilt

Answer 3

Preschool 3-5 years old

-child learns to initiate activities and plan or feels guilty about his inabilities

Question 4

Competence vs inferiority

Answer 4

Elementary school
-6 years up to puberty

-child gains pleasure from accomplishment or he feels inferior

Question 5

Identity vs role confusion

Answer 5

Adolescence
Teens into 20s

• teen refine their identities and try different roles
• teens lose their sense of who they are and what they will become

Question 6

Intimacy vs isolation

Answer 6

Young adult
-20 to 40

-young adult seek to develop close and intimate social relationships or remain socially isolated

Question 7

Generativity vs stagnation

Answer 7

Middle-aged
40 to 60

-adult develop a sense of well-being through contribution to work and family or they feel lack of purpose

Question 8

Integrity vs despair

Answer 8

Later adults
60s and beyond

• in reflecting on their lives
• seniors sense satisfaction or failure