Psychosocial Psychology

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.
Young family in pajamas playing in living room
Erikson's Stages of Development
Middle-aged woman sitting on sofa, Listening to music and reading book
Generativity vs. Stagnation in Psychosocial Development
Somatic nervous system
What Is the Somatic Nervous System?
Woman Looking at Photographs
Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development
young students writing
Industry vs. Inferiority in Psychosocial Development
Intimacy versus isolation
Intimacy vs. Isolation: Psychosocial Stage 6
teenagers leaning against wall
Identity vs. Role Confusion in Psychosocial Development
Mother and child
Trust vs. Mistrust: Psychosocial Stage 1
Toddler playing
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt in Psychosocial Stage 2
an Asian woman and little girl drawing together
Initiative vs. Guilt: Psychosocial Stage 3
Two people talking
How the Theory of Mind Helps Us Understand Others
Woman tasting sauce from a wooden spoon
How Sensory Adaptation Works