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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: Convinced Teacher to Change Schedule
I didn't want to go to recess before lunch so I convinced my preschool teacher to switch the schedule; this definitely contributed to my feeling of independence. -
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt: Failed Preschool
Failed preschool because I wouldn't share with others, probably caused some shame. -
Trust vs. Mistrust: Moved to Smith Center, Kansas
Had to trust my parents that I would like it there. -
Initiative vs. Guilt: Started Kingergarten
Had to make new friends and learned how to spell the word, "this". -
Trust vs. Mistrust: Moved to Kansas City, Missouri
AGAIN had to trust my parents that I'd like it in a new place. -
Initiative vs. Guilt: Started 1st Grade in a New School
Had to have my mom walk me around my classes the whole day, definitely did not feel independent. -
Competence vs. Inferiority: Got into BRIDGES
Helped me feel competent because I was in the 'gifted' program. -
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Identity vs. Role Confusion: High School
Just four whole years of not knowing what I'm going to do with my life. -
Identity vs. Role Confusion: Go to College
Will probably make me completely confused because most likely I won't know what I want to major in. -
Identity vs. Role Confusion: Graduate from College
Would understand my identity with my new degree in a specific field. -
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Generativity vs. Stagnation: Have a Career
Work on something that I feel is important to the world; increase in sense of purpose. -
Intimacy vs. Isolation: Get Married
Would help me feel much less isolated. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation: Write a Novel
Would help me gain a sense of contribution to the world. -
Integrity vs. Despair: Retire
When reflecting, I'd feel satisfaction with my successful career. -
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Integrity vs. Despair: Travel the World
Seeing all the places I'd said I wanted to visit would add satisfaction to my life. -
Death
