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Industry vs. Inferiority
Jonny (6) is having trouble in class understanding how to read a clock. His teacher doesn't stop class to help him understand. Eriksons 4th stage Industry vs Inferiority is displayed here because Jonny isnt getting the encouragement he needs to keep trying to learn and gives up. This displays the Inferiority side of the 4th stage -
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Jonny (17) Has found a passion for cooking and wants to pursue a career in culinary art. This is Identity vs Role Confusion (stage 5) The crisis here is that Jonny has found a role to play instead of not knowing what to do with his life. -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Jonny (25) doesnt want to tie the knot with his girlfriend. this shows Isolation in eriksons 6th stage Intimacy vs Isolation. the crisis is the fear of commitment vs the fear of being alone