Describe Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and list the first six stages with their corresponding conflicts.

Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development describe how human personality evolves across eight distinct stages, from infancy to late adulthood. Each stage presents a unique psychological conflict that must be navigated for healthy development.

The stages provided include:

• Infancy (Trust vs. Mistrust): Developing basic trust in the world based on the reliability of caregivers.
• Early Childhood (Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt): Gaining a sense of personal control and independence.
• Preschool (Initiative vs. Guilt): Asserting control over the environment and interacting with others.
• School Age (Industry vs. Inferiority): Coping with new social and academic demands.
• Adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion): Developing a strong sense of self and personal identity.
• Young Adulthood (Intimacy vs. Isolation): Forming intimate, loving relationships with other people.