In this stage, the previous eight stages are revisited in reverse order. For example, the sense of "Basic Trust" is tested again as physical health declines and one must rely on others.
The phrase likely refers to , the final book by renowned psychoanalyst Erik H. Erikson . A "deep feature" or major contribution of the book's extended version is the introduction of a Ninth Stage of human development. The Ninth Stage The life cycle completed
You can find more details on this work through the official publisher, W.W. Norton , or explore the text via the Internet Archive . In this stage, the previous eight stages are
The book summarizes his lifelong theory that humans pass through stages defined by specific psychological crises. Psychosocial Crisis Early Childhood Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Initiative vs. Guilt School Age Industry vs. Inferiority Adolescence Identity vs. Confusion Young Adulthood Intimacy vs. Isolation Middle Adulthood Generativity vs. Stagnation Late Adulthood Integrity vs. Despair 9 Very Old Age Dystonic return of all stages Erikson