According to Erickson, development occurs in

8 stages each has a conflict

Trust vs mistrust

Autonomy vs shame and doubt

Initiative vs guilt

Industry vs inferiority

Idenity vs confusion

Intimacy vs isolation

Generativity vs stagnation

Intergrity vs despair

If successful during conflict they emerge from the stage with psychological strengths.

If unsuccessful during conflict they may not develop the essential skills needed dor a strong sense of self.

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