Erikson Timeline

  • Birth

    Birth
    Olivia is born
  • Love and Care

    Love and Care
    Olivia is one year old. She is loved and cared for by her mother and father. She receives a lot of attention and affection. She isn't mistreated or neglected. She develops a good sense of trust and thinks the world is a good place and that she doesn't need to fear it.
  • Developmental Challenge

    Developmental Challenge
    Olivia is in Erikson's 1st stage, trust versus mistrust.
  • The Crisis

    The Crisis
    If Olivia doesn't receive enough love when she's an infant, she will learn that she can't trust other people and will think the world isn't a very good place to be; she'll think that life won't be rewarding.