what are the 8 stages of erik erikson

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Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are as follows:

  1. Infancy (birth to 18 months) - Trust vs. Mistrust
  2. Early Childhood (2 to 3 years) - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
  3. Preschool Age (3 to 5 years) - Initiative vs. Guilt
  4. School Age (6 to 11 years) - Industry vs. Inferiority
  5. Adolescence (12 to 18 years) - Identity vs. Role Confusion
  6. Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years) - Intimacy vs. Isolation
  7. Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years) - Generativity vs. Stagnation
  8. Late Adulthood (65 and older) - Integrity vs. Despair

These stages outline the various developmental tasks and conflicts that individuals face as they progress from infancy to late adulthood