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Erikson's Lifespan Holley

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    My Lifetime

  • Trust versus Mistrust

    Trust versus Mistrust
    I depended on my mother and father to provide food, comfort, and warmth. I develope essential trust duting this period.
  • Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

    Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
    When I was a toddler, I overcame the challenge of learning to be independent by doing so without feeling too ashamed or uncertain about my actions. At this age, and even before I turned two, I began to walk, talk, and become more independent.
  • Initiative versus Guilt

    Initiative versus Guilt
    At this age, I acquired several new physical and mental skills along with learning how to set goals and enjoying newfound talents. One of my new talents included roller skating, which my mother had tought me how to do begining at age two.
  • Competence versus Inferiority

    Competence versus Inferiority
    During this stage, I was learning how to make objects using tools and acquiring skills for later on in life.
  • Identity versus Role Confusion

    Identity versus Role Confusion
    During this stage, I went through the cycle of determing who I am. I have decided for the future after High School that I will attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for Environmental Science in order to become a Forest Ranger.
  • Intimacy versus Isolation

    Intimacy versus Isolation
    To choose between intimacy or isolation is a great question. Hopefully, later on in life, perferably when I am out of college, I will find another to share myself will and learn to make commitments.
  • Generativity versus Stagnation

    Generativity versus Stagnation
    During these years, I will experience a sense of generativity, creativity, and renewal, One way of fulfilling this sence is to become a parent to one or many children.
  • Ego Integrity vesus despair

    Ego Integrity vesus despair
    This is the final chapter of old age. At this point, I hope that I have striven to reach the ultimate goals such as wisdom, spiritual tranquility, and acceptance of my life.