Eight Stages of Emotional

DevelopmentErik Erikson

Stage 1: Infancy (to 1 year)

Trust VS. Mistrust If needs are met, infants develop basic trust

To much parenting:Sensory maladjustment: Child develops an over trusting behavior

EX: Gullible and do no harm mentality

To little parenting: Withdrawal: Child develops antitrust behavior

EX: Paranoia, depression, and psychosis

Stage 2: Toddlerhood (1-2 years)

Autonomy VS. Shame and DoubtAllowed to explore

Child can develop a sense of independence

Shame and DoubtCreated through

1. Unrestricted freedom

2. Help children to much

Stage requires a balance of parenting

Stage 3: Preschooler (3-5 years)

Initiative VS. GuiltLearn innate tasks and carry out plans or they can feel guilty about their efforts

Ex: cell phone down the toilet

A good balance of both can create purpose To much Initiative = Ruthlessness (I don’t care!)

To much Guilt = inhibition (Whatever!)

Stage 4: Elementary School (6-Puberty)

Competence VS. InferiorityChildren learn the pleasure of allying themselves or they begin to feel inferior

To much confidence = Narrow Virtuosity Child Stars: narrow focus leads to an empty existence

To much inferiority = Inferiority ComplexGive up if its too hard

Stage 5: Adolescence (teens-20’s)

Identity VS. RoleWho am I What is my role in the world?

The basis for thinking about all other stages

To Mush Ego= Black and white thinking

Lack of Identity= RepudiationProne to cults and other organizations (looking for an identity)

Stage 6: Young Adulthood (20-40 years)

Intimacy VS. IsolationGain the capacity for intimate love or Isolation

To much Intimacy = Promiscuity

Fast to love with out depth

To much Isolation = exclusion

Can develop hate for relationships and community

Balance = Love

Stage 7: Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

Generativity VS. StagnationContribute to the world or a feeling a lack of purpose.

To Much Generativity = Overextension

To much Stagnation = Rejectivity

The stage of the midlife crisis

Stage 8: Late Adulthood (60s and up)

Integrity VS. DespairA sense of satisfaction or despair

To much Integrity = Presumption

To much Despair = distain for life

A stage of deep inward contemplationA balance = Wisdom

Class Discussion: Your Develop up to now

1.What are the significant relationships in each of the first five stages of a person's life? How do changes in these relationships reflect social and psychological changes in a person's life?

2.Describe an identity crisis you have struggled with in your own life. As you define your own identity, what are the different roles you must integrate?