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Psychosocial theories allow us to gain a better understanding of ourselves. Learn about the eight stages of psychosocial development that people experience from infancy to adulthood.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Benefits and Objectives
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
What Your Favorite Season Says About Your Personality
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Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Generativity vs Stagnation in Psychosocial Development
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
What Is the Somatic Nervous System?
Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD
Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Industry vs. Inferiority in Psychosocial Development
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Psychosocial Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Identity vs. Role Confusion in Erikson's Theory
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Trust vs. Mistrust: Learn About Psychosocial Stage 1
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt in Psychosocial Stage 2
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The 8 Stages of Human Development
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Initiative vs. Guilt: Psychosocial Stage 3
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
How the Theory of Mind Helps Us Understand Others
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Sensory Adaptation Works
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW