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Abstract, complex thinking; hypothesis development
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Trust and hope are the desired outcomes; parental care is paramount.
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Exploring the world through the senses; object permanence
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Desire for independence; sense of vulnerability/shame . Significant relationship with parents.
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Lots of "whys" desire for independence, children begin to become assertive and take initiative . Need to leave room for mistakes. Parents instrumental
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Use of manipulatives to understand their world, struggles with conservation; understands object permanence at this stage
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Competence or feeling of inferiority as they relate to peers and others' expectations. School is very important at this stage and kids like to feel productive and succeed. They also juggle multiple activities.
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Kids understand conversation and reversibility.
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Who am I? Most significant relationship is with peers. Separation of identity from parents and learning healthy resolution to conflicts
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Struggle with sense of identity, peers extremely important, worries about being normal
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15-16 years old, more physical changes, concerns about sexual attractiveness, high expectations and poor self concept
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17-19 years old; firmer identity, more stable emotions, think things through; career goals, i
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Deep relationships form if one has realized his/her own identity. If not, isolation occurs.
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One's legacy for future generations; imparting good values on offspring; either contributing to the future or living a stagnant existence.
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Self-refection on one's life. Either feel fulfilled with one's life or have regrets.