Eight Stages of Development

 Erikson claimed that people continue to delevop throughout their lifetime, in the Eight Stages of Development.
1. Trust vs. Mistrust as an infant.
Basic trust is developed when a childs basic needs are met
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt as a toddler
Children begin to feel independant and powerful, trying to manipulate and control what happens around them

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3. Initiative vs. Guilt in early childhood
Learning to set goals and challanges (take initiative) and begin to feel guilt when they cannot do these things, lacking sense of purpose.
4. Industry vs. Inferiority at Elementry age
Industry- belief in ones strengths and abilities. Inferiority- lack of appreciation for our skills.

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5. Identity vs. Role Confusion during adolescense
Begin to define personal values and beliefs, those who do not face role confusion.
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation during young adulthood
Emotional and intimate growth
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation as an adult
Generativity- influencing the next generation (through children or volunteer work, etc) or stagnation when one questions purpose or may feel empty

8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair in old age
Feeling satisfied and proud of ones life, or realizing that it is too late to change things