Erikson's 8
Erikson's 8
Erikson's 8
Stages of Development
Erikson’s 8
Infancy, 0-1 year Preschool, 3-6 years
Generativity vs Identity vs
Ego Integrity vs Despair Intimacy vs Isolation
Stagnation Role Confusion
Caregiver cares?
Yes No
Secure Anxiety
attachments
Caregiver supports?
Yes No
Independence Inadequacy
Lack of Self-Esteem
Survivability Virtue: Will
Preschool (3-6 yrs)
Initiative vs Guilt
◦ Opportunity
◦ Imaginative play
◦ Creativity
Caregiver encourages?
Yes No
Initiative Guilt
Set Goals Inadequacy
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◦ Social + Academic Developments
◦ Schoolwork
◦ Hobbies/Sports
◦ Peer relationships
Expectations Met?
Yes No
Industry Inferiority
Inadequacy
Strong Work Ethic
achievement
Yes No
Identity Crisis