| Age | Stage | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 0–18 mo | Infancy | Anxiety reduction via oral gratification |
| 18 mo–6 yr | Childhood | Delay in gratification |
| 6–9 yr | Juvenile | Satisfying peer relationships |
| 9–12 yr | Preadolescence | Satisfying same-sex relationships |
| 12–14 yr | Early adolescence | Satisfying opposite-sex relationships |
| 14–21 yr | Late adolescence | Lasting intimate opposite-sex relationship |