STAGES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

 Prenatal Development
 Infancy and Toddlerhood
 Early Childhood
 Middle Childhood
 Adolescence
 Early Adulthood
 Middle Adulthood
 Late Adulthood
 Death and Dying

 Infancy is the period of most rapid growth after birth. Growth during infancy is
even faster than growth during puberty. By the end of the first year, the average
baby is twice the length it was at birth and three times its birth weight. Infancy is
also the period when most of the deciduous, or “baby,” teeth erupt. Newborns
need about 18 hours of sleep each day. They usually sleep in long naps
throughout the day and night. As infants get older they need less sleep. They
also start to sleep through the night and just take short naps during the day.

Stage Psychosocial Crisis Basic Virtue Age

1. Trust vs. Mistrust Hope 0 - 1½

2. Autonomy vs. Shame Will 1½ - 3

3. Initiative vs. Guilt Purpose 3-5

4. Industry vs. Inferiority Competency 5 - 12

5. Identity vs. Role Confusion Fidelity 12 - 18

6. Intimacy vs. Isolation Love 18 - 40

 Stage Psychosocial Crisis Basic Virtue Age

7. Generativity vs. Stagnation Care 40 - 65

8. Ego Integrity vs. Despair Wisdom 65+

Trust versus mistrust is the earliest psychosocial stage that occurs during the first year or so of a child's
life. During this critical phase of development, an infant is utterly dependent upon his or her caregivers.
When parents or caregivers respond to a child's needs in a consistent and caring manner, the child then
learns to trust the world and the people around him.