ERIKSON'S DEVELOPMENT STAGES

	Psychoanalyst Erik Erikson describes the physical, emotional andpsychological stages of developmental and relates specific issues, ordevelopmental work or tasks, to each stage. For example, if aninfant's physical and emotional needs are met sufficiently, he completeshis task - developing the ability to trust others. However, a person whois stymied in an attempt at task mastery may go on to the next state butcarries with him the remnants of the unfinished task. For instance, if atoddler isn't allowed to learn by doing, he develops a sense of doubt inhis abilities, which may complicate later attempts at independence.Similarly, a preschooler who is made to feel that the activities heinitiates are bad may develop a sense of guilt that inhibits later inlife.			 Infant		     Trust vs mistrust    Needs maximum comfort with minimal uncertainty to trust himself,		     others and environment			Toddler		Autonomy vs shame and doubt        Works to master physical environment while maintaining 		 	  self-esteem	  	       Preschooler                    Initiative vs guilt        Begins to initiate, not imitate, activities; develops                 conscience and sexual identity		     School-age child        	  Industry vs inferiority        Tries to develop a sense of self-worth by refining skills		        Adolescent		Identity vs role confusion        Tries integrating many roles (child, sibling, student, athlete,        worker) into a self-image under role model and peer pressure		        Young adult		   Intimacy vs isolation	Learns to make personal commitment to another as      		     spouse, parent or partner		       Middle-age adult	 	  Generativity vs stagnation     Seeks satisfaction through productivity in career, family, and			civic interests		      Older adult		    Integrity vs despair	   Reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss		    and preparation for death