PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ERIKSON'S STAGES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Ages:
Early infancy
Is my world predictable and supportive?
Are the parents there for their baby's needs? Do they keep the baby waiting when it is hungry or ready to attend to his/her needs?
Ages:
1-3 years
Can I do things myself or must I rely on others?
It is crucial for babies to begin to find things out for themselves. They should not be smothered because if they are, they will grow up expecting to be "held by the hand" in just about everything that they do.
Ages:
3-6 years
Am I good or bad?
Is it okay for me to do this?
Ages:
6-12 years
Am I successful or worthless?
Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of accomplishment and failure results in feelings of inferiority.
If a child is told he/she will never be good at a subject, then they will begin to think that what was said about them is true.
Ages:
Early teens
Who am I?
Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads an ability to stay to true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.
Ages:
Young Adult
Shall I share my life with someone or live alone.
Young adults may form intimate, loving relationships with other people.
Ages:
Middle Adult
Will I succeed in life?
Work and parenthood fall into this category. Adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or by creating a positive change that benefits other people.
Ages:
Older Adult.
Have I lived a full life?
Older adults look back on life and either feel a sense of fulfillment or failure. Success at this stage leads to feelings of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.
