Erikson's Eight Psychosocial Stages

Attachment can also be disrupted due to being cared for by numerous individuals (before the critical time period of 2 and a half years of age). The infants could find it difficult to develop an element of trust between themselves and their multiple caregivers, therefore become more egocentric. In the long term, this characteristic can be harmful as the child may not be able to socialise well with others due to lack of experience of social play.
Erikson developed the eight psychosocial stages in 1959, stating that each stage is vital for a normal personality and morals. The stages start at birth and continue throughout life. If an individual fails to fulfil each stage, it prevents them from advancing to the next stage, therefore experiencing