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The first stage of my life, as the day I was born can be affiliated with Erikson's Trust vs. mistrust. This stage occurs between 0-1 1/2 years old, and the basic virtue is hope and trust.
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When I was about 2-3, I learned how to use a potty. I had to develop personal control over physical skills, such as using the bathroom. Failure resulted in feeling doubt and shame. This is Early childhood stage in Erikson's stages.
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In Erikson's stage of Preschool, I needed to have a sense of control over my environment. I needed to get a sense of purpose in this stage. I also learned how to phrase words and sentences better. If I fail, this results in guilt.
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This can be affiliated with Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority. In this stage I had to develop social and academic skills. I was also afraid of failure at this point in life.
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In my current teen years, I have learned how to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Through this, friendships form and they can help teens grow or hold teens back. This is Erikson's Asolscence stage.
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In the young adulthood stage, I believe I will struggle with intimacy vs. isolation. I will need to form loving relationships and mingle with others. If not, this will result in loneliness. This ties to Erikson's Young adulthood stage.
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In this middle adulthood stage Erikson points out, adults need to create things that will fulfill and outlast their lives. Having children and creating a successful workplace will need to accomplishment and involvement in the world. Otherwise, there is a feeling of not accomplishing anything.
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In this stage of life of maturity as Erikson puts it, older adults must look back on life and feel fulfillment. If this occurs, then there is a sense of wisdom as opposed to feeling bitter about growing old.
