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This stage is essential for babies to develop trust in the world around them. It occurs from birth to 12-18 months. When my mother cried as a baby, her mother would sing her Spanish lullabies. This caused my mother to be able to develop trust in her mother.  According to the text, this stage is how babies determine if the world is "a good and safe place" (14).

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According to the text, this stage is how children balance independence along with self doubt. It occurs from 12-18 months to 3 years. My mother remembers being allowed to pick out her own clothes when growing up. This allowed her to create a sense of autonomy in her household, with the support of her parents.

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According to the text, this stage is how children develop a "sense of initiative when trying new activities" (14). It occurs from ages 3 to 6. My mother remembers trying new things and not being held back by feelings of guilt. She was able to develop a sense of initiative this way.

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In this stage, children "must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence" (14). It occurs from age 6 to puberty. My mother remembered taking standardized tests in school, which were (and are) the norm in the education system. She learned how to take these tests and do well to avoid feeling incompetent.

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion 

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion 

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According to the text, this stage is when adolescents "develop a sense of self" (14). It occurs from puberty to young adulthood. My mother remembers going to college and figuring out what she wanted to do with her life.

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According to the text, this stage is when a person "seeks to make commitments to others" (14). It occurs during young adulthood. My mother got married, and has been happily married for 28 years.

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According to the text, this stage is when adults are "concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation" (14). It occurs during middle adulthood. My mother had two children with her husband, therefore fulfilling this stage.

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This is the final stage. According to the text, this stage is when acceptance of life is sought (14). It occurs during late adulthood. My mother has not reached this stage, but I think she will fall in the integrity side. She has had a successful and happy life.