Erik Erikson

The best known theorist of psychosocial development. Like Sigmund Freud, Erikson believed personality developed in stages. The stages he identified are:

• Trust vs. Mistrust: Infancy
• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: Toddler
• Initiative vs. Guilt: Preschool
• Industry vs. Inferiority: School-aged
• Identity vs. Role confusion: Adolescence

Erikson also developed stages for the young, middle, and older adult years as well. For an overview of all eight stages of development watch the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYCBdZLCDBQ     (8 Stages of Development by Erik Erikson)