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Naomi's Trust In Her Caregiver: Trust Versus Mistrust
Naomi (6 months old) learns to trust her caregiver and can rely on for survival needs i.e. food, clothing, and shelter. She feels comforted and relaxed in the arms of her caregiver. In Erickson's first stage, trust versus mistrust, the crisis between is developing a sense of security (trust) and having suspicions on whether their needs can be met, if they are safe, and just being afraid of the world (mistrust). -
Naomi's Determination In School: Industry Versus Inferiority
Naomi (age 11) receives help from her parents on her math homework. She even communicates with the teacher to make sure the assignments are being done correctly and how to fix the incorrect problems. In Erickson's fourth stage, industry versus inferiority, the crisis between is the ability to feel successful and confident doing tasks (industry) and feeling insufficient or lacking qualities to be on a certain level (inferior). -
Naomi's Decision To Become a Nurse: Identity Versus Role Confusion
Naomi (age 17) decides to pursue a career in the nursing field as she finds herself highly motivated to work with patients. She holds her belief to be true that she can provide care to those in need. In Erickson's fifth stage, identity versus role confusion, the crisis is between understanding who a person is and their goals (identity) or becoming lost and insecure about themselves and their future (role confusion).