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Garrett's Decision to a Career Path: Identity vs identity confusion
Garrett plans to go to college for mechanical engineering because he found his interest in math, science, and physics while also deciding that he loves what a mechanical engineer does on the job. In Erikson's fifth stage, identity vs identity confusion, a person explores their identity and role in life to find their single identity, or they become confused about themselves and their purpose in life. -
Garrett’s Decision to Get Married: Intimacy vs isolation
Garrett and Eric’s decided to get married because they want to solidify their loving relationship in marriage forever and share their identities and love for each other for the rest of their life. In Erikson’s sixth stage, intimacy vs. isolation, a person forms a committed, long, and loving relationship with another, or a person experiences loneliness, depression, and lack of companionship. -
Garrett's Decision to Adopting a Baby: Generativity vs stagnation
Garrett and Eric decided to adopt a baby because they want to raise a child, grow their family, and contribute to the next generation. In Erikson’s seventh stage, generativity vs. stagnation, a person can be contributing or nurturing something that can last longer than themself, or can experience no involvement in the contribution of something within their society.
