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trust vs mistrust
Beckham (age 3) chooses his own outfits and dresses himself
In Erikson's second stage, Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
Battle between having self distinction or shame and doubt, allowing Beckham to choose his clothes gives him a sense of self -
initiative vs guilt
Beckham (age 4) puts together a play train track and then races trains on it
in Erikson's third stage, initiative vs guilt
during this stage with encouragement around purposeful planning children will develop a sense of initiative but if discouraged will develop sense of shame -
industry vs inferiority
Beckham (age 6) is excited to go back to school after Christmas break
in Erikson's fourth stage, industry vs inferiority
if child is encouraged in learning then he will develop a sense of industry and if he is unsuccessful then he will develop a sense of inferiority
