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Autonomy versus shame and doubt
Colette age 5 is allowed by her mom to chose her outfit. Colette chose her favorite, a light pink dress for a beautiful summer day at the park. Erickson's stage 2, Autonomy versus shame and doubt This crisis that one knows that they are their own individual being able to decide for themselves. -
Industry versus inferiority
Colette age 12, is working on homework and her parents sit down and assist her. They continue to help her every night, as the days progress she is able to understand the work and excel in subjects making her confident in mastering future subjects. Erickson's fourth stage Industry versus inferiority. The crisis is how someone is able to excel and gains motivation to continue (industry), or inferiority, which is they become unmotivated to continue for the lack of mastering a task. -
Generativity versus stagnation
Colette age 28, decides begin volunteering at the local soup kitchen. Erickson's stage 7, generativity versus stagnation A crisis where one thinks about others and their future, generativity. They do their part in aiding the community. An individual who goes through stagnation tends to their need only.