Erikson's theory outlines 8 stages of human psychological development: 1) Trust vs mistrust in infancy focuses on developing trust and comfort with caregivers. 2) Autonomy vs shame and doubt in early childhood relates to developing independence. 3) Initiative vs guilt in preschool years involves taking responsibility and initiative. 4) Industry vs inferiority in middle childhood focuses on mastering skills and developing competence.

1. ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNER
“ERIKSON’S THEORY OF HUMAN
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT”
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2. There are eight stages of Erikson’s human
developmental :
Trust vs Mistrust (1 year)
Require a feeling a physical comfort,minimal
amount of fear,& apprehension about future.
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt (2 years)
Assert their sense of independent/autonomy.
Shame and doubt if they are restrained too
much or punish too hardly.
Initiative vs Guilt ( 3-5 years)
Developing a sense of responsibility increas the
initiative.
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3. Industry vs Inferiority ( 6 years )
Their energy toward mastering knowledge &
intellectual skills
Identity vs Identity Confusion (adolescent year)
They are confronted with many new and adult
statues.
Intimacy vs Isolation ( adulthood years)
intimacy will de achievedif not isolation will
result

4. Generativity vs Stagnation( midle adulthood )
Concern is to assist the younger generation in
developing and leading useful life.
Integrity vs Dispair ( late adulthood).
Look back and evaluate what they have done in
their live