Erikson's Eight Stages of Development

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    Trust vs Mistrust

    My parents did a fairly good job of raising my when I was and infant and provided me with many of the necessities that I required. I feel that this was a successful stage in my life.
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    Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

    I was fairly independent as a toddler even thought I could be shy at times. I did a lot of things by myself and this was another successful stage in my life.
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    Initiative vs Guilt

    I was very imaginative when in preschool and got along well with others. I was sometimes the leader in activites among my friends but did not mind following along every now and then.
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    Industry vs Inferiority

    I did fairly well in school at this point in time and I was involved in a few activites in the community. I still felt independent in a sense and worked hard making this stage successful.
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    Identity vs Role Confusion

    I struggled for a while during the beginning of this stage but I have come to have a clearer picture of who I am as a person. I know now what I am passionate about and who I am as an individual and not just as a member of a large group.
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    Intimacy vs Isolation

    I have just started to begin this stage but already I feel like I have developed at least some level of commitment to most of my relationships with the people around me.
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    Generativity vs Stagnation

    I have not yet reached this stage but I do hope that I will be successful in the career path I plan on pusuing at this time. It is what I am truly passionate about and want to do with my life.
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    Integrity vs Dispair

    I feel as if when I start to approach death I may feel a little depressed just because the time is near when I will die. I do not think I will let it get to me though and I will try and make the last years of my life as enjoyable as possible.