Erik Erikson (1902 - 1994) said we develop in psychosocial stages. Erikson emphasized developmental change through out the human life span. In Erikson's theory, eight stages of development unfold as we go through the life span. Each stage consists of a crisis that must be faced. According to Erikson, this crisis is not a catastrophe but a turning point of increased vulnerability and enhanced potential. The more an individual resolves the crisis successfully, the healthier development will be.

Erikson recognised the basic notions of Freudian theory, but believed that Freud misjudged some important dimensions of human development. Erikson said that humans develop through their lifespan, while Freud said our personality is shaped by five. Erikson developed eight psychosocial stages that humans encounter throughout their life. The stages are Trust vs. Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs. Inferiority, Identity vs. Role Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Stagnation, and Integrity vs. Despair.

Each stage has a certain optimal time as well. It is no use trying to rush children into adulthood, as is co

Successful resolution of this stage develops the virtue of CARE, and one achieves a role with authority and responsibility.

Stage 7 - Generativity vs. Stagnation - 40 to 65 years

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