What are each of Erikson's stages called?

What are each of Erikson's stages called?

• A. Conflicts
• B. Stages of moral development
• C. Phases of attachment
• D. Levels of cognitive tasks

Answer: (A)

Each stage in Erikson’s theory is defined by a central psychosocial conflict that a person needs to resolve. That defining idea is why the term “conflicts” fits best. For example, early stages hinge on resolving a trust-versus-mistrust conflict, while later stages involve others like autonomy versus shame or integrity versus despair. The other options point to concepts from different theories—moral development (Kohlberg), attachment phases, or cognitive tasks (Piaget)—which aren’t how Erikson names his stages. So the focus on a key conflict to navigate at each stage makes conflicts the most accurate description.

Each stage in Erikson’s theory is defined by a central psychosocial conflict that a person needs to resolve. That defining idea is why the term “conflicts” fits best. For example, early stages hinge on resolving a trust-versus-mistrust conflict, while later stages involve others like autonomy versus shame or integrity versus despair. The other options point to concepts from different theories—moral development (Kohlberg), attachment phases, or cognitive tasks (Piaget)—which aren’t how Erikson names his stages. So the focus on a key conflict to navigate at each stage makes conflicts the most accurate description.