| A | B |
| Identity | Who a person is |
| Self-concept | One's view of him or herself |
| Mistrust | The absence of trust |
| Autonomy | Independence; self-control; self-regulation |
| Initiative | A desire to take action to accomplish a purpose |
| Industry | A desire to be productive |
| Inferior | Not as good as something or someone else |
| Intimacy | Closeness with another person |
| Isolation | Being alone; the lack of intimacy |
| Generativity | The ability to produce something of value, to care for the next generation |
| Stagnation | Being unable or unwillint to produce anything |
| Integrity | Wisdom; good judgement |
| Despair | Extreme disappointment |
| 1st stage-newborn | Trust vs. mistrust |
| 2nd stage - toddler | Automomy vs. shame and guilt |
| 3rd stage - preschool child | Initiative vs. guilt |
| 4th stage - school-age child | Industry vs. inferiority |
| 5th stage - adolescent | Identity vs. identity confusion |
| 6th stage - young adult | Intimacy vs. isolation |
| 7th stage - adult | Generativity vs. stagnation |
| 8th stage - elder | Integrity vs. despair |