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Birth
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Trust vs. Mistrust
Jeffrey's mother is very responsive and warm when tending to him. He has faith that she will feed him when he's hungry and hold him when he is upset. Jeffrey has faith in his caretaker and others. -
Industry vs. Inferiority
Jeffrey's mother doubts his ability to play basketball, therefore Jeffrey feels inferior in his ability to play all sports. -
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Intimacy vs. Isolation
Jeffrey begins to explore relationships with different women that do not have his best interest in mind. His unsuccessful completion of this stage leads to Jeffrey avoiding intimacy and fearing commitment. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation
After a long time of schooling, Jeffrey is hired by a non-profit organization that helps children in Africa. He finds his work very rewarding and successfully completes this stage.
