TERM 1
Trust vs. Mistrust
DEFINITION 1
- 0 to 1 -Is the world a safe place or is it full of u npredictable
events and accidents waiting to hap pen?-most fundamental stage
of psychosocial development- based o n quality of caregivers and
centered around feeding and weanin g.- success is based upon a
feeling of safety and security- failure is based upon inconsistent
care and emotionally unavailable car egivers.- failure will result in
fear/belief that the world is unpredict able and inconsistentEx.
FeedingResolution/Virture = hope
TERM 2
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
DEFINITION 2
-Age 1 to 3-Centeredaround toilet tra ining and if we can be on our
own.develop a greater sense of perso nal control- control gained
through making preferences in food, clothing, and toys- success
results in confidence and being secu re with oneself- failure results
in inadequacy and self-doubtEx. Potty trainingResolution= will
power,ability to guid our own destiny
TERM 3
Initiative vs. Guilt
DEFINITION 3
-Pre-School years 3-6-asserting power through directing play
and other social interactions- success results in a sense of
capability and an ability to lead others- failure results in a
sense of guilt, self-doubt, and lack of initiativeEX.
ExplorationResolution = Purpose in life; are we able to be
independent
TERM 4
Industry (competence) vs. Inferiority
DEFINITION 4
-Age 6 to puberty-Centered around s chool-children develop a
sense of pride in accomplishments an d abilities through social
interactions- encouragement from p arents and teachers is
necessary for success- failure results in doubting one's own
abilities to be successfulEx. SchoolVirt ue= Competence . we feel
like we can get done what we need to get done
TERM 5
Identity vs. Role Confusion
DEFINITION 5
- Adolescents- focus on exploring inde pendence- develop a sense
of self- personal exploration must be e ncouraged- success will
result in a strong sense of self and fee ling of independence and
control- failure with result in unsure b eliefs and desire and
insecure/confused feelings in the fut ureEx. School
RelationshipsVertue=Fidelity; how we get along with other people
that we are meeting in our same ag e.
