The Life Cycle Completed, Erik Erikson Psychologist, Erik Erikson argued that development is a lifelong process, from conception until death. He argued that we go through eight stages, the first in infancy and the last in old age. At each stage there is a crisis that we must deal with. To learn more, click inside the blue boxes.

Old Age (Late (Adulthood)								Integrity vs. Despair / Disgust Wisdom
Adulthood							Generactivity vs. Stagnation Care
Young Adulthood						Intimacy vs. Isolation Love
Adolescence					Identity vs. Self Diffusion Fidelity
School Age (Elementary)				Industry vs. Inferiority Competence
Play Age (Pre-school)			Initiation vs. Guilt Purpose
Early Childhood		Autonomy vs. Shame, doubt Will
Infancy	Basic Trust vs. basic mistrust Hope