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James on the Playground - Initiative Versus Guilt
James (4) sees another child playing with a ball by himself and approaches him with the intent to be accepted. In Erikson's third stage, initiative versus guilt, the crisis is trying something new(initiative) versus playing it safe with the fear of rejection. -
James and Friends- Identity versus Role Confusion
James (16) got invited to hang with the popular kids at school. They decide to ditch school and smoke under the local bridge. James' regular group of friends never participate in this type of activity. In Erikson's fifth stage, identity vesus role confusion, he crisis is figuring out what social group he fits into by trial and error (identity) versus being alone. -
James' Midlife Crisis- Generativity versus Stagnation
James (50) reflect back on his successful career as a lawyer but was too busy to settle down for a family. In Erikson's seventh stage, Generativity versus Stagnation, the crisis is thinking about his achievements and the sacrifices he made for it.
