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TRUST vs. MISTRUST (birth-1)
-Attachment with caregivers and others around you
-Security “Who can I trust?" -
Trust
I trusted my mom more, but only because I spent more time with her. I never struggled with separation or stranger anxiety and trusted babysitters and family that took care of me. -
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AUTONOMY vs. SHAME/DOUBT (1-3)
Independence “NO! I wanna do it by myself”
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Autonomy
I rarely threw tantrums and was pretty chill. My parents would also let me do a lot of things for myself and I would help them with tasks. I was normally rewarded by sweet treats or getting to stay up later, and punished by time out. -
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INITIATIVE vs. GUILT (3-6)
-Leadership “I have an Idea”
-What you want to be when you grow up, I want to play a game ,who wants to play with me, unique creative ideas -
Initiative
In this stage I was caring and liked to help, especially because I was a big sister now. I wasn't bossy in a controlling way but in a way I felt like I was helping. I was also good at sharing. I said that I wanted to be a teacher or a "kid doctor" when I grew up. -
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INDUSTRY vs. INFERIORITY (6-puberty)
-Pride “What am I good at?” -
Industry
I was more laid back, thoughtful, and helpful then my siblings and would always tell them how to do things. I did specific activities because it is what my parents signed me up for so I tried everything (dance, cheer, soccer, volleyball...). My parents said that I always had a lot of confidence in what I was doing but as I grew up I remember comparing myself to others and doing a bunch of different things because I couldn't find one I was really good at. -
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IDENTITY vs. ROLE CONFUSION (Adolescence)
-Me “Who am I and Where am I going?” -
Role Confusion
This is the time I can most remember reflecting on my self-concept. I struggled a lot with friends and had trouble trying to find my place. -
Identity
At this point I think I have found my identity and feel comfortable in my role. -
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INTIMACY vs. ISOLATION (young adulthood)
-Relationships “Who will I share my life with?” -
Intimacy
I can definitely see myself married and with kids in the future. I also don't see myself having commitment issues because I am very loyal and value family a lot. -
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GENERALITY vs. SELF ABSORPTION (Middle Adulthood)
-Productivity “Am I generating something of value?” -
Generativity
I think if I have a midlife crisis it will be when I get overwhelmed and make a change in my career or hobby. -
Integrity
I think I will have accomplished everything I want to by this time in my life because I am very motivated and goal oriented. -
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INTEGRITY vs. DESPAIR (senior adulthood)
-Reflection -“Have I lived a full life?”
