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Initiative vs Guilt
A. July 22, 2018
B. Daniel (5 years old) makes a joke in front of the class he learned from the TV, but no one laughs.
C. Initiative vs Guilt, Stage Three
D. Making an effort to be more out going and social, and failing which leads to guilt and self doubt. -
industry vs Inferiority
A. September 22, 2023
B. Daniel (Age 10) is a prodigy in science, but as he skips grades and goes to a higher quality school, he doesn’t get praised due to no longer standing out.
C. Industry vs Inferiority, stage Four
D. The crisis is without the encouragement to develop our skills, we grow doubtful of our own abilities. But with proper motivation we can prosper to greater heights. -
Integrity vs Despair
B.Daniel (Age 70) worked all his life as a menial worker despite his prosperous start and has no relations to speak of due to his failure to meet his parents expectations. He has no pride in his life nor respect in himself.
C. Integrity vs Despair, Stage 8
D. The crisis of looking back on our lives and thinking whether we are satisfied with how our life turned out. If the outcome is satisfactory we feel joy, and if the outcome is not up to par we are more likely to feel despair.