Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development describe key challenges people face at different life ages that influence their personality and social relationships. Each stage involves a core conflict, such as trust versus mistrust in infancy or identity versus role confusion in adolescence. Successfully resolving these conflicts leads to healthy psychological growth, while difficulties may cause challenges later. The stages span from birth to late adulthood, emphasizing the ongoing nature of development and how social interactions and experiences shape our sense of self and adaptability over a lifetime.