Psychosocial theory by Erik Erikson:
Erikson described 8 stages of life cycle. Each stage demands resolution before the next stage can be satisfactorily negotiated.
• Stage 1 - Basic Trust Versus Basic Distrust (Hope)
• Stage 2 - Autonomy (vs) Shame (Will)
• Stage 3 - Initiative (vs) Guilt (Purpose)
• Stage 4 - Industry (vs) Inferiority (Competence)
• Stage 5 - Identity (vs) Confusion (Fidelity)
• Stage 6 - Intimacy (vs) Isolation (Love)
• Stage 7 - Generativity (vs) Stagnation (Care)
• Stage 8 - Integrity (vs) Despair (Wisdom)