Erikson's Eight Stages

Stage 1; Birth to 1 year, when babies experience the dilemma between trust versus mistrust. A picture of a baby is shown.

Stage 2; 1 to 3 years, when they experience the dilemma between Autonomy versus shame and doubt. A picture of a toddler is shown.

Stage 3; 3 to 6 years, when they experience the dilemma between Initiative versus guilt. A picture of a girl with a stuffed toy is shown.

Stage 4; 6 years to puberty, when they experience the dilemma between Industry versus inferiority. A picture shows a girl with a dog.

Stage 5; Puberty to twenties, when they experience the dilemma between Ego identity versus role confusion. A young boy with a soccer ball is shown.

Stage 6; Young Adulthood, 20s to 40s, when they experience the dilemma between Intimacy versus isolation. A young couple is shown.

Stage 7; Middle Adulthood, 40s to mid-60s, when they experience the dilemma between Generativity versus stagnation. A lady with a bag of potatoes and a spade is shown.

Stage 8; Late Adulthood, 40s to mid-60s and older, when they experience the dilemma between Integrity versus despair. A picture of an old man on a wheelchair and a woman beside him are shown.