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Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt
2 year old John is able to master new physical skills such as walking and playing simple games with praise and reinforcement from his family. He develops confidence in his ability to take on new tasks and challenges from an early age. -
Identity vs. Role Confusion
A sophomore in high school, John is self assured and heavily engaged in extracurricular activities. He has joined his school’s debate team and teen court, achieves consistent high grades and is regarded as popular and well liked by his peers. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation
45 year old John has achieved quite a bit, having been married, had two children and run for local office. Heavily involved in his local community and the lives of his family, John has a strong sense of purpose and feels satisfied with the trajectory of his life.