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Jocelyn decides to pursue higher education after high school, she wants to help others in her community by becoming a nurse.
In the 5th stage, Identity vs. Identity Confusion, Jocelyn knows who she is and what she wants to add to the world. The crisis is between developing an identity and becoming confused about who they are and what they are capable of. -
Jocelyn and Ian get married after graduating from college, committing to a serious relationship.
In Erikson's 6th stage, Intimacy vs. Isolation, the crisis is between committing to some form of a serious relationship and not committing to one - most likely spending your time in isolation. -
Jocelyn and Ian raise a family by having 2 children, and provide for the next generation.
In Erikson's 7th stage, Generativity vs. Stagnation is a crisis between deciding to care for the next generation and focusing on the self without contributing to the well-being of those who will most likely take care of them when they are old.