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Jonny Johnson is born
A. January 1, 1950
B. Jonny Johnson is born to Jimmy and Mary Johnson
C. Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 18 months)
D. An infant who is consistently fed, comforted, and cared for will learn to trust their caregiver and the world around them. However, if an infant's needs are not consistently met, they may develop a sense of mistrust and anxiety. -
Jonny celebrates the Fourth of July
A. July 4, 1951
B. Jonny Johnson is a year and a half old and celebrating the Fourth of July with is family.
C. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
D. A toddler who is encouraged to make choices, such as what to wear or what toys to play with, develops a sense of autonomy and independence. If they are criticized or punished for making choices, they may feel ashamed and doubt their abilities. -
Train vs. Fire Truck
A. September 22, 1954
B. Jonny Johnson is four years old and has a tough choice of either playing with his favorite toy train, or moving on to a new toy fire truck.
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. A preschooler who is encouraged to explore and play develops a sense of initiative and purpose. If they are criticized or punished for their efforts, they may feel guilty and anxious. -
Jonny turns 10
A. January 1, 1960
B. Jonny has his 10th birthday party celebrating his entrance into double digits.
C. Industry vs. Inferiority
D. A child who is praised for their efforts and accomplishments will develop a sense of industry and competence. However, if a child is constantly compared to others or criticized for their mistakes, they may develop feelings of inferiority. -
Jonny gets his first girlfriend
A. February 14, 1966
B. Jonny likes a girl named Molly in his science class and wants to ask her to be his valentine.
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. A teenager who is encouraged to explore different interests and ideas will develop a sense of self-identity. However, if a teenager feels pressure to conform to others' expectations or is not allowed to explore their own interests, they may experience confusion and uncertainty about who they are. -
Jonny gets married
A. June 15, 1974
B. Jonny Johnson decides to marry his first high school crush Molly.
C. Intimacy vs. Isolation
D. A young adult who is able to form close relationships and develop intimate connections will feel a sense of intimacy and connection. -
Jonny and Molly send third and final kid off to college
A. August 17, 2006
B. Jonny and Molly Johnson are now empty nesters and they send off their daughter to college.
C. Generativity vs. Stagnation
D. An adult who is able to make a positive impact on future generations through work, parenting, or mentoring will feel a sense of generativity and fulfillment. However, if an adult feels unproductive or unable to make a meaningful contribution, they may experience feelings of stagnation and unfulfillment. -
Jonny loses best friend to COVID-19
A. April 15, 2020
B. COVID-19 sweeps the nation an Jonny loses his long time friend to the virus.
C. Integrity vs. Despair
D. An older adult who is able to reflect on their life with a sense of satisfaction and acceptance will feel a sense of integrity and wisdom. However, if an older adult feels regret and despair about missed opportunities or unresolved conflicts, they may experience feelings of despair and hopelessness.