Erikson's Eight Stages: How to Quickly Memorize Them

[@ebailey1218]

2 psych classes in high school, associates degree, nursing degree, bachelors degree and through all that I never could learn these. 10 minutes later I have it down. Where have you been all my life?

[@niftervixGAMING]

Almost 10 years later and this technique still goes hard. Absolutely incredible, I am blown away.

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Mnemonics are pretty amazing right?

[@carlymarre9487]

In all honesty I thought this concept was stupid and did not feel this video was beneficial in any way. Later I was reviewing and quizzing myself and I was proven wrong. Instantly my mind traveled to your silly house hold objects and I was able to connect the dots. So I am reviewing your video again and want to thank you for your contribution to my studies!

[@EchisPyramidum]

carly marre that's so true. I just quickly changed another video just after i watched 2 stages cuz think it is so silly with these items. But.. when i was watching other video, the mind just went back like wha is stage 1. Suddengly rememnered 1 is bun. Rust colour. Trust vs mistrust. Lol. Then i realized it is indeed helpful n i ended up coming back here n i m taking his tips. 😂😂

[@sgdoc7541]

It’s supposed to be stupid

[@indybeth200]

That is exactly what happened to me! Thank you for this video!

[@nurhidayahtaromshah9612]

Yes, I automatic switch to another video..

[@alliewhite1864]

Me too!!! Thought it was so silly and then that’s all k could think of was Shia in the tree 😂

[@rubiwatson1941]

So, we got our test results back today and I achieved 100% on my test. Thank you! It boosted my grade point average so much!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Rubi Lainas Just made my day! Congratulations Rubi!

[@rubiwatson1941]

Michael Britt Glad it made your day, and i definitely will check out that website...thank you. I already subscribed to you so I will just keep posted for more mnemonics you create :)

[@lehlogonolopapo3119]

Hey, Have you graduated yet? Hope you have 🎓😊

[@nosiphomadida68]

1. Trust vs mistrust 2. Autonomy vs shame 3. Initiative vs guilt 4. Industry vs inferiority 5. Identity vs role confusion 6. Intimacy vs isolation 7. Generotivity vs stagnation 8. Intergrity vs despair Words can't begin to describe how entertained I am! Very informative

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it too.

[@jenniferochoa8795]

I took AP Psych back in my junior year in high school, and my teacher showed me this video. It was so helpful. Now that I'm in college, I'm taking another psychology class, and I just used this video to study for my upcoming test. Thank you so much!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thank you, Jennifer for your comment. Brings a big smile to me today. Good luck on that test!

[@emh4405]

I have a BS in Psych and a Masters in Social Work, plus 12 years working in the field! I could never remember it! 18 mins later and my mind is blown! I’ll never forget it now! You’re a genius! 🙏🏻

[@yasmeenmagharehabed4119]

studying for the mcat and this video has made these stages stick with me so much! thanks michael you're the best :)

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@mr_mhg91]

This is insane. I never learned these before in my life and now its as if I know them like the back of my hand!! You're fantastic! Seriously, God bless you!

[@katiesanders701]

This is saving my life for my nursing finals! THANK YOU

[@jackmason7539]

I teach kids and I gotta say that this guy is amazing. Not just in his method, but in his engagement with the viewer and the entertainment that couples his pairing of these eccentric things. I am cramming for an MCAT in 10 days, and though I have been studying for four months, this really was a breath of fresh air. So kudos -- and thanks!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Made my day!

[@kaylaEm12]

I love this😂 I will never forget this method. Thank you!

[@bridgetflowers5600]

I found your videos very helpful for me. I passed my LSW Exam yesterday because of your great explanation and teaching style. Thanks for your dedication. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@tyorgason]

I'm not even done with the video and already I have memorized the first four stages and laughing at the same time! This is cracking me up and making what I thought I had memorized, actually memorized! Thanks!

[@flordelizanunez1700]

You sir, are a brilliant man! Thank you! I cannot believe I memorized all the 8 stages right after I watched your video! KUDOS!

[@dylanelizabeth7712]

I kinda knew the stages but this cemented it for me thank you! It’s been a while since I laughed like that!

[@dereknicolas7635]

"He looks like someone who would be called Shane" haha I lost it in the middle of the library!

[@esmfamil5086]

This is the video we didn't ask for but needed. Thank you sir.

[@rlwm9208]

This video sure is something!!! Studying for the EPPP and thought I'd give this a whirl. I loved it and appreciate your creativity Mr. Britt.

[@tzvigreenberg443]

Studying for the MCAT, could never get these stages down until now, thanks Michael!

[@shaletweed7405]

This is SO HELPFUL! Thank you! You are the reason I passed my exam!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

+Shale Tweed Congratulations and thank you so much for the comment - made my day!

[@whitneye.8288]

I had a TBI 3 months before I graduated from the Masters program in Social Work. I have been carrying my test as an albatross for 4 years. I am finally dedicated to studying. But my brain is not the same. THIS WORKS FOR ME! I am so excited. Thank you so much for putting this together.

[@bernadetteborja7828]

8 years later and this video is still so informative and fun!

[@samuelgendelman7672]

Used this video in AP Psych in high school, then again when studying for the MCAT in college, and once more now in medical school! Thank you so much!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Love it, but boy you're making me feel old! :)

[@jrayne752]

I have never been taught this method, but you just saved me on my Addiction Psych Exam. you're the best!!!

[@NovaandKyle]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I'm currently studying for the mcat and I've been trying to memorize Erikson's stages for a while now. This is super helpful! Also, I love your enthusiasm and sense of humour!

[@mahanpourfakhr2267]

Im studying for my MCAT and I was stuck on these for the longest time and this helped so much THANK YOU

[@rhinebecktheatresociety9242]

I hope the mnemonics work for you - good luck on the MCAT!

[@juliecalderon4755]

Still using this. Still works. Still can't believe it :) Thanks.

[@lai2ba]

Serious shoutout, learned this 3 years ago for the MCAT and it's still clear as a bell for me when I need it in med school

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Very cool. Thanks!

[@princesshottie0723]

this is the best video I’ve ever encountered in my entire existence

[@najaebolden8139]

I am studying for the EPPP, having a hard time remembering the stages. I came across this video just to see what it was about. Not only did it have me dying with laughter, it also works. This was so funny to me because I was not expecting this at all, the way he stuffed the car in the shoe -- I will NEVER for get it. Thank you.

[@marisolbonds686]

I have been trying for 15 or so years to remember Erikson's stages and have never really been successful with it. I have something coming up where I need to memorize it and did a quick google search and found you. In less than 15 minutes I have each stage committed to memory. I look forward to my video proctored exam and the confusion of my proctor when i start mumbling about a skydiver, a dirty dinosaur with a toupee, and Shane hanging out in a shoe car lol. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

LOL. Go for it!

[@chezneys]

Used this last year for my foundations of nursing course and am now using it for mental health nursing class and it never fails! Thank you!

[@tripletinawithice]

I hope you understand how many people you have helped and lived you have brightened with this video. I truly appreciate you so much, this was amazing for me!!

[@Shemps1007]

This was so helpful! After watching this once and writing it down as we went along, I was already able to repeat the eight stages in order, which I had never been able to do before!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Fantastic! Glad to hear it.

[@IslandMarigold]

Thank you so much for this!! I am a very visual person so your illustrations with household items made it easy to learn the material.

[@tameikasmith3874]

you're really a champion for doing this! We thank you!

[@ashleymcintyre8625]

"Dis pear" LOL. i love it

[@Tinkerbell69700]

Me too! I wrote, "I'm into grits on a plate with dis here pear!"

[@sammyjo7654]

These videos are so helpful and are going to be the main reason why I pass the AP Psych exam! Thank you so much for making these!!

[@uwsupergirl]

Really didn't think this would work. Wish I had learned these memorization techniques before I graduated from college but I do plan on going to graduate school! I now can remember all Erikson's stages and I appreciate your video!

[@luiscavazos]

I am currently studying for my MCAT and this video made is so easy to remember the 8 stages! I hope you are doing well almost 9 years later lol. Thank you!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thanks for the comment! Yup, doing well (though much less hair than when this was recorded). Good luck on the MCAT!

[@puneet1173]

Thank you sir! Currently reviewing for my nursing exam. Very helpful, props to you !!!!

[@babymil90]

Brilliant!! I'm ready for my exam this morning!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Great! Go for it!

[@ClaireClips]

Sies will I'm not even taking a class but it fascinates me!

[@FranciscaSchiavi]

Challa Zapato, KEN/GAY auto es en la casa on Fire, y sin culpa!!! JAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJ

[@bridgetlynnx]

I’ve been trying to memorize these stages for like a year!! Now I just memorized it in 18 minutes. You’re the best!!!!!!

[@pookie19753887]

Thanks so much. This is awesome. I wrote notes and came up with some different versions for some of the stages. I wanted to test my memory afterwards, so I got a clean page and tried it without looking. I was able to remember all of them!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

I like the idea of making some changes to what I suggest here as far as the rhymes and the associations. Make it your own. Looks like you did that and it worked. Good for you.

[@ashamossang407]

Phenomenal teaching sir. Good use of associativity to teach about psychosocial theory ❤❤❤

[@wheddylaguerre7872]

2021 studying for the MCAT. I watched this video and "though this is funny", but didn't believe I'd remember any of it. Boy HOW I WAS MISTAKEN!! I remember EVERYTHING!! Thank you sooo much!

[@interrnwn]

Yes! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! It was very helpful!

[@lulufranco2203]

Omg. I know I’m super late but this is amazing. I was starting to stress out over my test and u saved me!! Bless you.

[@Lifeholder]

This was fantastic. I was introduced to this concept many years ago by reading Tony Buzan's various books. At the time I did not understand what he was going on about, but this has now explained to me the use of the peg system. I am so grateful.

[@xamandasmithx]

You, sir, are my hero

[@smounga]

Awesome! Thanks so much! This absolutely impacted my memory. Thank YOU!!!

[@MontyBeepBop]

Thank you so much for this video! This video and others on your channel have really helped with a lot of concepts on the psych section of the MCAT that I could not remember at all!

[@florenciaiturri2743]

I swear that I saw this video in my AP psych class in 2009 because I remember the shia lebouf being in a tree for initiative vs. doubt and I would never have come up with it. 10 years later I was trying to re-learn these for a licensing exam and looked up the video and here it is. I'm not sure how that is possible with this being posted in 2013 but I am so glad I found this video again.

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Hi Florencia. You definitely could have watched this in 2009 because I published the video on my website in 2008. I don't know why it took me so long to upload to youtube. Glad you like it! thepsychfiles.com/2008/08/episode-67-mnemonic-device-for-eriksons-eight-stages-of-development/

[@tiffanythisius5637]

This video was HILARIOUS and super helpful! Thank you

[@thebreeze279]

I enjoyed this video so much! To combine laughing and learning is an amazing thing! Thank you for the help sir ❤

[@sydneygrobman5967]

was shown this in AP psych in high school, made my way back in intro psych freshman year of college, here I am again prepping for my mcat and graduating college. crazy

[@raharaissian5449]

I watched this video once and now I answer every single combination of the stages correctly! Thank you so much, this was better than any type of book, flashcard, or mnemonic.

[@harleenriddler261]

Your videos are helping me immensely, I have an exam in a few days and finally see a chance of getting good grades! On an aside, your voice reminds me so much of Vizzini in the Princess bride that I keep imagining him teaching me psychiatry, which the character was actually well learned in!

[@rubiwatson1941]

ur an amazing teacher!!! this helped soo much...i have a test on this tomorrow.wish me luck!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Rubi Lainas I hope the mnemonics worked! Let me know if any image in particular was helpful - or not helpful. Always looking to improve them.

[@rubiwatson1941]

Michael Britt yes it did work.. it was perfect. as soon as i finished watching the video i literally memorized all the stages with the images you have given.before watching the video i said to myself how can i possibly remember all of this and you made it possible! thank you again!!! can you do a video with how to remember medications or at least the endings of the to help pass the pharmacology part of the nclex exam? also how to remember lab values.. i just have trouble keeping them memorized, trying to figure out a simple way

[@adilahanwar]

these are the unhinged memory tactics i need, thank you 😂

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

"unhinged memory tactics" - I love that!

[@ajfondren]

This is 100% how I got through A and P AND nursing school. I use picture forms of numbers too. 1 can be turned into an old fashion candle stick, 2, can be turned into a swan, 3 is a sideways heart and so on… Some people think I’m crazy, but I’m passing sooooo 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rosieliu6822]

Thank you so so much!! This works so well it's kinda crazy. My AP exam is on Tuesday and I kept getting stuck on Erikson's stages so this is a lifesaver. Thank you again!!

[@J1conti]

I watched this a few days ago and I went back to look at these and I literally wrote them all from memory!!!!!! THANK YOU!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

That's so cool. It works doesn't it? Hope this helps you on a test.

[@vickismith9550]

It takes more work, but I think it's better to come up with your own mnemonics. I think it sticks in your head far more when you create them than when you just take them from someone else. For example, for stage 4 (Industry vs Inferiority), I drew a picture of an Inn with a dusty tree (Inn Dust Tree). For stage 8 (Integrity vs despair), I drew a picture of a tag with an N on it on a box of grits (N Tag Grit) and a spare tire with red D's (D Spare). Because I drew out the pictures, I can more easily remember their order. Of course, this doesn't do a bit of good if you haven't learned the concepts of each stage. It merely helps to remember their names and order.

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

+Vicki Smith I totally agree - it's best to make up your own mnemonic images. But because it is a lot of work I thought I would create these mnemonics to show how the process works. I like the Inn Dust Tree. Excellent.

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Thank you so much and congratulations on that MCQ score. Fantastic!

[@Aquarius444K]

My LMSW exam is tomorrow and I wish I could hug you, sir! My neurodivergent brain is all about this. I'm blown AWAY. I'm not religious but you're doing God's work LMAO

[@rhinebecktheatresociety9242]

Aww... I'm so glad that this is helpful! Break a leg on your exam!

[@lgonzalez5952]

I thought was such an outdated, annoying video, so I turned it off after #3. I then found another video and realized I remembered the first 3 stages because of Britt's video. I misjudged and watched the remainder of Britt's video and his others. He is brilliant. Thank you.

[@lgonzalez5952]

...and just bought the app for my phone!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

@@lgonzalez5952 Thanks so much L. I know mnemonics are odd and sound like they just won't work but somehow they do. The weirder the better. Thanks both for your comment and for buying the app. I hope the other mnemonics you'll find in the app are equally useful. Then go ahead and make your own - it's fun to do and as you've seen, they work. Have a great day!

[@leahharpole4880]

This is literally how I teach myself things I appreciate this video so much lol

[@jenniferabreu7503]

Just loved it! The dinosaur part was the best! Very creative ;-)

[@mizmarymack1913]

Studying for ASWB exam...this works!!

[@iyeshahill8683]

I find it very difficult to remember stuff but this and your other videos have been a great help. Thank you:)

[@drfmohamed1592]

Pure genius. Many thanks for such a atypical way of learning. You made this sceptic remember.Bravo Sir

[@lumsmartin]

You are the Man, You have made Psych so easy for me

[@AndresGonzalez-AG10]

Great stuff, I may not pass the exam tomorrow, but I know where to come to do better. Thank you for all your work,

[@amioajpsyev]

Pure genius. I have a nursing test tomorrow and this helped so much. Thank you!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Go for it!

[@jaymorgan.]

What type of questions were on the test?

[@latoyaharris5820]

I honestly can't believe this! So I watched the 1st three and was like "Yeah right, this is bizarre, def not gonna remember this. So then I had had to go tinkle. While in the bathroom I subconsciously blurted out, 1 is a bun! And remembered it all. Two is a shoe, remembered Shane stuffed in that automobile in a shoe. Immediately had all 3 down pat, associated with Ericksons. Thanks Matt!!!

[@BiracialMamba]

I can't believe this actually worked lol, I was dreading the memorization for the psyc/soc section of the MCAT. Not anymore! Thanks a ton Mr. Britt!

[@jennifersingh8642]

It may be silly but it really works! I spent hours studying for my exam and just could not remember these but I watched this video and it stuck! Thank you. Piaget's cognitive stages video was also great. I passed my exam thanks to you.

[@IsabelleKatja1603]

This is SO awesome! After I had watched your video, it just WORKED. Suddenly so easy, with all the bizarre images. Just great, thank you!

[@gamuchig1]

Very well articulated and explained. thank you so much. Now I wont forget the bun ,shoe, tree and door

[@buffayhelp]

i have my exam in an hour and this really helped me so much, thank you for this! ❤️

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

So? How did you do? Would love to know!

[@buffayhelp]

@@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles thanks for asking! I DID VERY WELL 🖤

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

@@buffayhelp Alright! Congrats.

[@amymorningstar7237]

I’ve been trying to memorize these. I know the meanings but kept getting them confused. Thank you!!!!!

[@agatarosa6762]

This is great! I was able to write down all the stages after watching this video without looking at my notes. I got kind of stuck at Shoe because you said Kevin at the end and I was like I can't remember why Kevin was in a shoe....then I realized Shane was in the shoe!!! Driving the auto!!! This is cute. Thank you. Now I'm going to read up on Piaget and watch your video on that memorization!!

[@MichaelBritt_ThePsychFiles]

Glad you liked it. Kevin vs. Shane - yea I can see how that might happen. Well, don't forget to check out my app - it's got all these videos plus a whole lot more psych terms! itunes.apple.com/us/app/psych-mnemonics-memory-tools/id1158607712?mt=8&ls=1 or play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thepsychfiles.psychmnemonics

[@esmfamil5086]

why would you write this comment and make others confuse as well. now I can't forget your comment ughhhhhhhh

[@TheKaiChee]

Creative goofy and hard to forget the visualizations. lol exactly what i needed. thank you

[@carriew92]

This was actually pretty helpful. Thank you

[@christopherlane4025]

This is so wonderful. I wish that I was shown this back at Oregon State! Thank you for making this video. I lost it when he brought out 'dis pear'!

[@debbiehenri7170]

I had been looking through KZbin hoping to find memorable vids to help me learn child development theorists for forthcoming exams - and believe me, that's not easy when you're 54, new to the subject and your memory isn't what it used to be. To be honest, I thought what I saw here was a little bit crazy. All right, more than a little bit crazy... However, I stuck with it - and at the end, I found myself thinking "One is a bun..." and started unpacking the rust, the trust, and the mistrust! I could do the same with almost all the stages (except 'inferiority' - I might go with fear, 'cos a T-Rex is a scary dinosaur after all!) A surprisingly good memory trick. Thanks!

[@julialewis271]

Glad I found you! Let's see if this works for my midterm in a few days! Great presenter voice.

[@wheeliesforJesus]

Brilliant! I'll try to figure out how to add the ages to these, but I'm off to a solid start. I know what you mean by the more outlandish the easier to memorize. My way of memorizing Potassium maximum is 5.0 is a mustang engine, and horses are made of potassium. It doesn't have to make sense, it just has to be recalled. Thanks again!

[@jenniferroberts7386]

wow! Mnemonics are my new best friends!! Thanks for helping to memorize these stages in 5 minutes!!!

[@CreationsByWally]

2016 and I'm using in college, thank you. I enjoyed your enthusiasm, and how you incorporated your lil girls toys. thank you, it really is a lot a help.

[@christinaringer2215]

This was hilarious and somehow worked. Def going to pass my nursing exam this week. Thanks!

[@trishlo8111]

Gotta be honest, I loved this. Helped me to remember, also made me smile . Thanks a lot.

[@ssvbeav1]

i thought this was a little cheesy haha until the other night I was telling my wife about it and realized I remembered all of them! Thank You! This really worked!

[@cassidyelliott8462]

These videos are SO helpful to me in my nursing studies !! Thank you!

[@mariettevanjaarsveld4006]

Genius & so memorable because its so bizarre 😅 thank you!

[@dominiquestephens3983]

omgggggg!! i can not believe how helpful this was. thank you so much

[@EliMeadAZ]

I was skeptical but this actually worked for me! Pretty great. Shia is an even better example of Initiative now because of the whole "JUST DO IT" speech now, ha.

[@emibee9222]

Psychology of Personality finals on Thursday and this has saved me! Thank you!!