PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES OF

DEVELOPMENT

REPORTERS: ALVAREZ, G. ALYAWAN, R. LOSAYNON, C.

Objectives:
At the end of the discussions the student
will be able to:
1. Know what is Psychosocial Stages of
Development
2.Can learn the stages of development by
Erikson.
Erik Erikson

German-American developmental
psychologist and psychoanalyst.
He also coined the phrase identity crisis
Born on June 15, 1902, Frankfust,
Germany
Died May 12, 1994
PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGES OF
DEVELOPMENT

This theory was impacted by

psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's work.
In each stage people experience a conflict.
An individual is shaped by and react to
their environment.
THE 8 STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Stage 1. Trust vs. Mistrust
(Infancy: birth to 18 months)

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Stage 1. Trust vs. Mistrust

The most fundamental stage in life.

Children develop a sense of trust when

caregivers provide reliability, care, affection.
Stage 1. Trust vs. Mistrust

Major Question: "Can I trust the people

around me?"

Basic Virtue: Hope

Important Event: Feeding

 Stage 2. Autonomy vs. Shame and
Doubt
(Toddler: 18 months to 3 years)

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Stage 2. Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt

Children are just starting to gain a little

independence.
Perform basic actions.
Make simple decisions.
Stage 2. Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt

Major Question: "Can I do things myself

or am I reliant on the
help of others?"
Basic Virtue: Will
Important Event(s): Toilet training
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
(Preschool: 3 to 5 years)
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Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt

Children began to assert their power and

control over the world, through playing and
social interaction.
A healthy balance of initiative and guilt is
important.
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt

Major Question: “Am I good or bad?”

Basic Virtue: Purpose

Important Event(s): Exploration, play

Stage 4. Industry vs. Inferiority
(School Age: 6 to 12 years)
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Stage 4. Industry vs. Inferiority

Children begin to develop a sense of pride

in their accomplishments and abilities.
Children need to cope with new social
academic demands.
Stage 4. Industry vs. Inferiority

Major Question: "How can I be good?"

Basic Virtue: Competence

Important Event(s): School

Stage 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion
(Adolescence: 12 to 18 years)
Stage 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion

This stage plays an essential role in

developing a sense of personal identity.
Identity that may influence behavior and
development.
Stage 5. Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Major question: "Who am I?"

• Basic virtue: Fidelity

• Important event(s): Social relationships

Stage 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
(Young Adult: 18 to 40 years)
Stage 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation

Young adulthood need to form intimate,

loving relationship.
Success leads to strong relationships.
This stage covers the period of early
adulthood.
Stage 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Major Question: "Will I be loved or will I

be alone?"
• Basic Virtue: Love
• Important Event(s): Romantic relationships
Stage 7. Generativity vs.
Stagnation
(Middle Age: 40 to 65 years)
Stage 7. Generativity vs.
Stagnation
Adult need to create or nurture things that
will outlast them.
Success leads to feelings of usefulness
and accomplishments.
Desires to have children or creating
positive change
Stage 7. Generativity vs.
Stagnation

• Major Question: "How can I contribute

to the world?"
• Basic Virtue: Care
• Important Event(s): Parenthood and work
Stage 8. Integrity vs. Despair
(Maturity: 65 years to death)
Stage 8. Integrity vs. Despair

• Major Question:  "Did I live a meaningful

life?"
• Basic Virtue:  Wisdom
• Important Event(s): Reflecting back on life
THE 8 STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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