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Eriksonian psychosocial stage

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Eriksonian psychosocial stages refer to the eight developmental stages proposed by psychologist Erik Erikson, which encompass various challenges and conflicts individuals face throughout their lives. These stages involve achieving specific psychological tasks related to social interactions and personal identity.

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