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Industry VS Inferiority in Middle Childhood
Jessica is 8 years old, she has just entered the fourth grade. Last year she was taught how to play the recorder and was enjoyed learning it very much. Because of her encouragement from her music teacher Jessica has interest in persuing the violin. Eriksons fourth stage of development inustustry versus inferiority if a child is encouraged and taught well, a sense of industry develops that includes enthusiasm for learning and confidence in mastering the skills required. -
Generativity VS Stagnation in Middle Adulthood
Stacey is a 40 year old mom of two children. Stacey is having her kids help her bake cookies; this brings much joy to both Stacey and her kids. In Eriksons eighth stage generativity VS stagnation the gnerative person is focused on how to contribute to the well-being of the next generation, through providing for and caring for others. -
Identity VS Indentity Confusion in Adolescence
Cody is a 14 year old boy entering highschool. Everyone in school seems to know who they are but Cody is having questions about himself. He frequently finds himself checking out other boys in his class. Eriksons Identity vs Confusion challenges adolesent to develop an awareness of who they are and what their place is. For those unable to achieve this, identity confusion results. -
Intimacy VS Isolation in Early Adulthood
Heather is a 22 year old who has been dating her boyfriend for a year and a half. Her boyfriend is moving out of state and wants her to join him. In Eriksons six stage, intimacy vs isolations the challenge for young adults is to risk their newly formed identity by entering a commited intimate relationshop. If Heather doesnt make herself vulnerable she may end up isolated, without an intimate relationship.
