Introduction to Psychology/Child and Adolescent Psychology/Contributions of Erikson

Erikson's development theory Erik Erikson - psychosocial theory & crisis stages trust vs mistrust 0-1 years +infant learns to trust world, people are trustworthy, self-confidence. -infant is neglected, mistrust. autonomy vs shame 2-3 years +child gains independence -child doubts self and abilities initiative vs guilt 4-5 years + - industry vs inferiority 6-12 years + - identity vs role confusion adolescence + - intimacy vs isolation early adulthood + - generativity vs stagnation middle adulthood + - integrity vesus despair later adulthood + -