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| Infancy – Trust vs. Mistrust |
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-Birth to 1 year old
-If needs are dependently met, infants develop a sense of trust |
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| Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt |
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-1 to 2 years old
-Toddler’s must learn to do things for themselves or they will develop self doubt. |
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-3 to 5 years old
-Preschoolers learn to carry out activities and plans or they feel guilty for lacking independence. |
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| Competence vs. Inferiority |
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-6 years to puberty
-Children learn the pleasure of applying themselves to activities or they feel inferior. |
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| Identity vs. Role Confusion |
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Definition
-Teen to 20s
-Teenagers learn to define a sense of self by testing roles and integrating them to form a single identity or they become confused about who they are. |
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-20 to 40
-Young adults struggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for intimate love or they feel socially isolated. |
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| Generativity vs. Stagnation |
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-(40-60)
-Discover a sense of contributing to the world. Usually through family and work or they may feel a lack of purpose. |
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-Late Adulthood
-When reflecting on his or her life, older adults may feel a sense of satisfaction or failure. |
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