Erickson's Stages Of Development

Front 1

Infancy: Birth to 18 Months

Back 1

Oral Sensory Stage

Ego Development Outcome: Trust vs. Mistrust

Basic strength: Drive and Hope

Front 2

Early Childhood: 18 Months to 3 Years

Back 2

Ego Development Outcome: Autonomy vs. Shame

Basic Strengths: Self-control, Courage, and Will

Front 3

Play Age: 3 to 5 Years

Back 3

Ego Development Outcome: Initiative vs. Guilt

Basic Strength: Purpose

Front 4

School Age: 6 to 12 Years

Back 4

Ego Development Outcome: Industry vs. Inferiority

Basic Strengths: Method and Competence

Front 5

Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years

Back 5

Ego Development Outcome: Identity vs. Role Confusion

Basic Strengths: Devotion and Fidelity

Front 6

Young adulthood: 18 to 35

Back 6

Ego Development Outcome: Intimacy and Solidarity vs. Isolation

Basic Strengths: Affiliation and Love

Front 7

Middle Adulthood: 35 to 55 or 65

Back 7

Ego Development Outcome: Generativity vs. Self absorption or Stagnation

Basic Strengths: Production and Care

Front 8

Late Adulthood: 55 or 65 to Death

Back 8

Ego Development Outcome: Integrity vs. Despair

Basic Strengths: Wisdom