| Age | Stage | Task |
|---|
| 0–18 mo | Trust vs. mistrust | Basic trust in mother figure and generalizes |
| 18 mo–3 yr | Autonomy vs. shame/doubt | Self-control/independence |
| 3–6 yr | Initiative vs. guilt | Initiate and direct own activities |
| 6–12 yr | Industry vs. inferiority | Self-confidence through successful performance and recognition |
| 12–20 yr | Identity vs. role confusion | Task integration from previous stages; secure sense of self |
| 20–30 yr | Intimacy vs. isolation | Form a lasting relationship or commitment |
| 30–65 yr | Generativity vs. stagnation | Achieve life’s goals; consider future generations |
| 65 yr–death | Ego integrity vs. despair | Life review with meaning from both positives and negatives; positive self-worth |