Choose one of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages. Think about the approximate ages of patients at each stage and the complete physical assessment for your chosen stage. How will you conduct the assessment? What psychosocial developments do you need to keep in mind? What additional testing and screenings will you need to
perform? Discuss two abnormalities found in the age group. Finally, discuss how you have been successful assessing patients in this psychosocial stage.

The first stage of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages is trust vs. Mistrust which starts at infancy: 0–1 year). The key question in this stage is Can I trust the world? This framework believes that  if caregivers provide consistent care and affection, infants develop trust. However, if  caregivers do not provide consistent care to infants, they may develop mistrust and insecurity.

The second stage in this framework is autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, which starts at Toddlerhood that is between 1–3 years. The key questions in this stage is Can I do things by myself or must I always rely on others? This stage believes that encouraging independence fosters autonomy, while over-criticism or excessive control leads to shame and doubt.

Discuss Erikson’s psychosocial development stages

The third stage is Initiative vs. Guilt, which begins at Preschool that is 3–6 years. The key question in this stage is Is it okay for me to do things? This stafe argues that when children are properly mentored and encouraged, they develop initiative and confidence. However, if they are discouraged, they develop guilt over their desires and actions.

The fourth stage is Industry vs. Inferiority for school age children aged 6–12 years. The key question asked in this stage is Can I make it in the world of people and things? The developer believes that success in school and social interactions help children to build competence. Similarly, repeated failure or lack of support leads to inferiority.

The fifth stage is Identity vs. Role Confusion, for children betwene 12–18 years. The key question in this stage is Who am I? This stage helps children to explore their personal identity and values. Success in this stage leads to a strong sense of self while failure causes role confusion.

Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages

The sith stage is Intimacy vs. Isolation, where Young Adulthood ages 18–40 years belong. The key question in this stage is Can I love and be loved? Those with healthy relationships develop intimacy while those who fear commitments or past traumas are always in isolation

The seventh stage is Generativity vs. Stagnation, which is for Middle Adulthood ages 40–65 years. The key question asked in this stage is Can I make a difference? Success in this stage contributes to society and guiding the next generation fosters generativity, while self-absorption leads to stagnation.

The last stage in Erikson’s psychosocial development is Integrity vs. Despair and belongs to people between Late Adulthood that is 65+ years. The key question asked in this stage is Did I live a meaningful life? People in this stage reflect on how they lived their life. Satisfaction leads to integrity, while regret and unfulfilled goals may cause despair. It is good to know that each stage builds on the previous one. APA