8 stages of psychosocial development Infancy or Trust vs Mistrust (Hope) birth to 1 or 1 1/2 Toddler or Autonomy vs Shame (Will) 1 to 2 years Preschooler or Initiative vs Guilt (Purpose) 2-6 years School age or Industry vs Inferiority (Competence) 6-12 years Adolescence or Identity vs Diffusion (Fidelity) 12-18 years Young Adulthood or Intimacy vs Isolation (Love) 19-40 years Middle Adulthood or Generativity vs Self-absorption (Care) 40-65 years Late Adulthood or Integrity vs Despair (Wisdom) 65 till death