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If needs are dependably met, infants develop a basic sense of trust.
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Toddlers learn to exercise will and do things for themselves, or they doubt their abilities.
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Preschoolers learn to initiate tasks and carry out plans, or they feel guilty about efforts to be independent,
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Children learn the pleasure of applying themselves to tasks, or they feel inferior.
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Beginning my school path influences my identity. I begin to form friendships with peers, as well as learn to obey teachers and accomplish tasks.
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Playing a sport had an impact on my identity. I formed bonds with my coaches and teammates, as well as worked hard and dedicated time to becoming better at the game.
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Teenagers work at refining a sense of self by testing roles and then intergrating them to form a single identity, or they become confused about who they are.
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Taking care of a car requries care and responsibility. Having your own car increases your sense of independence, as you can now go where you want.
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Joining the tennis team shaped my identity, as I become close with new people and gain a sense of pride by representing my school.
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Getting my first job helps form my identity, as I become more independent by being able to buy things with my own money. I will also become better at working hard and managing time.
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Graduating high school will shape my identity, as I will feel a great sense of accomplishment, and will be moving on to face new challenges in college.
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Young adults struggle to form close relationships and gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated.
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Moving to a new city, I will have to adjust to a new location with new things. I will also form more independence, as I will be living far away from many of my friends and family.
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Beginning my career will influence my identity, as I'm now working in something I enjoy and am emotionally invested in. I will also have to work hard and fill the requirements of the job,
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Getting married will come with many new responsibilities, shaping my identity. I will have to work together with my wife, taking into account her values, to ensure that our marriage is succesful.
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Like getting married, having a child will come with many duties. My identity will be affected, as I am now emotionally attached to a new person and will care for them.
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In middle age, people discover a sense of contributing to the world, usually through family and work, or they may feel a lac k of purpose.
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When reflecting on his or her life, the older adult may feel a sense of satisfaction or failure.
