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The Infancy Stage-Erikson
The day I was born is related to the infancy stage by Erickson because I created a sense of basic trust with my parents, which is important for infants. -
Sensorimotor Period-Piaget
According to Piaget, children learn by using their senses and moving around. When I was a little over one years old, I said my first word “bear” because I had slept with a bear since I was an infant and was familiar with the object. -
Toddler Stage (Autonomy vs. Same and Doubt)-Erikson
In April of 2003, I became potty trained. This event is categorized in the Toddler Stage ( autonomy vs. same and doubt) because according to Erickson, in this stage children learn how to accomplish things for themselves. This is important because once I believed in myself, I was able to do things more independently. -
Elementary School Stage (Industry vs. inferiority)-Erikson
According to Erikson, from 6 years to puberty, children learns to apply themselves to task or they feel inferior. When I was 8 years old, my parents sent me to an all-girls overnight camp where I knew no one. From being on only child to having to live in a cabin with 15 other girls, I had to learn skills such as making my bed, cooking over a fire, and making friends, which boosted my self-confidence and helped my development. -
Conventional Morality-Kohlberg
According to Kohlberg, moral reasoning is focused on doing the right just because it is right or to seek social approval. In 2013, my friends and I participated in a week long service trip around Philadelphia so we could be recognized and receive approval at a schooled assembly. Throughout this experience, it made me realize that service is not just about it being the morally right thing to do, but service is supposed to be done in order to help others. -
Formal Operational Stage-Piaget
According to Piaget, from 12 years through adulthood, our reasoning expands to abstract thinking and problem solving. In my 8th grade science class, we were assigned to construct a bottle rocket using a liter of soda, and whosoever rocket was the highest won. Constructing my rocket and winning the competition strengthened my abstract thinking and problem solving, as I was able to use my imagination and be creative. -
Adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion)-Erikson
On this day, I will start my first day of college. According to Erikson, in this stage teenagers work to refine their sense of self and to create their identity. Meeting a new group of people and surrounding myself in a new environment will help develop my identity and help me grow. -
Young Adulthood (Intimacy vs.Isolation)- Erikson
When I am 28 years old, I hope to get married. According to Erikson, in this stage adults struggle to form close relationships with other and to find intimate love. This will be a milestone in my life as I will begin to share my life and experiences with someone who I love, instead of isolating myself and living alone for the rest of my life. -
Middle Adulthood(Generativity vs. Self Absorption)
According to Erikson, people work to become productive individuals in their middle adulthood. When I am 50 years old, I hope to be the top producer of NBC news, specifically Saturday Night Life. At this point in my life, I will have children and be motivated to be a hard worker not only for them, but for myself. -
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair- Erikson
According to Erikson, achieving a sense of integrity means fully accepting oneself and coming to terms with the death. At this point in my life, I will be 75 years old and coming to the end of my life. I will have done all of the things I had wanted to in my lifetime, such as traveling the world, having a family and my dream job. I will cherish the time I spent on Earth doing the things I love and will come to terms with the fact that there is not much time left instead of denying it.
