Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is one of the best-known theories of personality in psychology. Much like Sigmund Freud, Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of stages. Unlike Freud's theory of psychosexual stages, Erikson's theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan.
Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
Basic virtue: Hope
Age: Infancy (0 - 1 1/2)
Stage 1: Autonomy vs. Shame
Basic virtue: Will
Age: Early Childhood (1 1/2 - 3)
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Basic virtue: Purpose
Age: (3 - 5)
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
Basic virtue: Competency
Age: (5 - 12)
Stage 5: Ego identity vs. Role Confusion
Basic virtue: Fidelity
Age: Adolescence (12 - 18)
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Basic virtue: Love
Age: Young Adult (18 - 40)
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Basic virtue: Care
Age: Adulthood (40 - 65)
Stage 8: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Basic virtue: Wisdom
Age: Maturity (65+)
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