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Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A theory that describes eight stages of psychological and social development throughout a person's lifetime, each stage representing a different conflict or challenge to be resolved.

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