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Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
This stage normally occurs between birth and age one. This stage is most important because the child's trust is based on the dependent and quality of the chil'd cargivers. If the child is successful in having trust then that child will be secure, but if the child develops mistrust then that child will have fear and believe that the world is inconsistent. -
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Stages of Psychosocial Develtopment
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Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt
This stage takes place in early child hood. In this stage it is most essential that the child learns how to control one's body functions which would then lead to a sense of control and independence. Any child who proves successful in this stage will feel much more confident in themselves, but those who do not will have a sense of inadequency. -
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
During this stage the child begins to control their power to intereact with things through play and becoming social. Children who are successful in completing this stage will become leaders, those who fail are left with the sense of guilt and not being able to lead others. -
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
This stage normally occurs around the ages of 5 to 11. Through the act of interecting socially they develop a sense of being proud of their accomplishments. This stage is achieved by positive reinforcement by parents and teachers which will then give the child a sense of belief in their skills and themselves. Children who do not recieve positive comments will most likely doubt their abilities and skills. -
Stage 5: Identity vs. Confusion
This stage happens during a child's adolescence. This stage is where the child explores them being independent and develop one's self. If they recieve propoer encouragement through exploration then they will have independence and control in themselves. If they fail then they will feel very insecure about themselves now and in the future. -
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
This stage occurs around the early adulthood of someone and they begin to explore personal relationships. In this stage it is vital to create close committed relationships with others. Anyone who is successful will have a secure and committed relationship. Anyone who fails will likely to become depressed, lonely, and isolate themselves from others. -
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
In this stage the child begins to build their lives and begin focusing on their career and family now. Those who are able to complete this stage will have a sense of contributing to the world by being active in the community. Those who fail will become uninvolve in the world and not care so much about the world. -
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair
This stahe occurs during old age and is focused on reflecting back on life. Those who are successful will most likely be content with life and feel proud of their accomplishments, while those who failed would feel that they wasted their lives and regret not doing as many things in their earlier years
