Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development: a Comprehensive Overview
Words: 604 1005Erik Erikson's theory about how people grow up is a big deal in psychology, giving us a roadmap from when we're babies to when we're old. Unlike other theories, Erikson covers our whole life, showing how our personality changes through eight stages. Each stage throws us a unique challenge that shapes how we grow and affects our future. First up is Trust vs. Mistrust, starting in infancy. Babies learn to trust their caregivers and the world around them. If caregivers […]