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Industry vs. Inferiority
Rachel(age 10) joins a hockey team to spend time with friends & obtain new skills. In Erikson’s stage industry vs. inferiority, the crisis is between competence & incompetence. Children deal w/demands to learn new skills & pleasure of applying themselves. If a child is encouraged & taught well, a sense of industry develops w/ confidence in mastering skills. However, if unsuccessful at learning what is demanded is likely to experience inferiority & feelings of incompetence. -
Identity vs. Confusion
Rachel (age 16) obtains driver license, two jobs, and exploring future career options. In Erikson's identity vs. confusion stage, asking myself "Who am I?" as I work to achieve identity in occupation, gender roles, and work at refining a sense of self in this complex world. Success leads to an ability to stay true to oneself, while failure leads to role confusion and weak sense of self. -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Rachel (age 22) begins to take better care of current relationships with boyfriend, friends, and family. In Erikson’s stage intimacy vs. isolation, the sense of relationship complexity and the value of them unfolds. Although it is a struggle, at this stage people seek companionship and love with another person. Success leads to stronger relationships whereas failure results in loneliness and isolation.
