Arrange the following Erickson’s stages of development based on the order of…

2025

Arrange the following Erickson’s stages of development based on the order of their occurrence:

A. Generativity and Stagnation
B. Identity and Role Confusion
C. Autonomy and Shame
D. Industry and Inferiority
E. Integrity and Despair

  1. A.

    C, B, D, A, E

  2. B.

    C, A, D, B, E

  3. C.

    C, E, A, B, D

  4. D.

    C, D, B, A, E

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Correct answer: D

Erikson's stages of psychosocial development occur in a specific chronological sequence. First is Autonomy and Shame (C), followed by Industry and Inferiority (D). Next comes Identity and Role Confusion (B) in adolescence. Then Generativity and Stagnation (A) occurs in adulthood, finally concluding with Integrity and Despair (E) in late life.

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