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Stage 1:Trust vs. Mistrust
Hannah was born almost a year ago. She has began to develop the basics of trust and mistrust through bonding with her parents and family members. She even showed trust when unfamiliar people held her. -
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Within the past two years Hannah has learned how to do things on her own and her abilities to perform tasks alone. She has developed her free will. -
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Hannah is now five years old. She has learned to take initiative and is gaining her own independence. When she starts tasks on her own she may develop guilt due to her independence and not relying on her parents. -
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
Hannah is now 10 years old and in 5th grade. Since she was 6 years old she has began to perform tasks on her own. When she performs tasks she may doubt herself or get frustrated which is a sign of her feeling inferior to the tasks. -
Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Hannah is now 18 years old and will be graduating high school soon. Throughout her teenager years she has explored her independence more to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Her behaviors and roles may have changed over these years. -
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Hannah met a wonderful man who she dated for 5 years before getting married. She developed a close loving relationship with him. She is happy she is not alone or in isolation like some of her single friends from high school. (Hannah is now 28 years old) -
Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Hannah and her husband had two children. They love nurturing them and watching them grow. Having children has changed and made a mark on their life. They teach their children how important it is to be productive and involved in family. -
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair
Hannah and her husband are now in their late sixties. Their children grew up to be lovely adults/parents. They reflect back on their lives with fulfillment and would not change the paths of life they took. They have few regrets and are pleased. They are glad they do not regret the years they have lived like many do at this age.