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Trust VS Mistrust Birth-18 months ~ Hope

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~During this stage children can begin to decide who they find as a sense of trust when the feel comfort and love in a caregiver.
~"The trusting infant expects the world to be good and gratifying, so he feels confident about venturing out to explore it. The mistrustful baby cannot count on the kindness and compassion of others, so she protects herself by withdrawing from people and things around her" (Berk, 2019, p.172)
~ This was an image of me and a family friend when I was around the age of one. It was just my mom and I during this time she did everything she could do to support the both of us. If I needed something she always had it taken care of. My mom was all I had. The outcome of this stage was trust. I have a very positive and open minded mindset today
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Autonomy VS Shame and doubt 18 months to 3 years ~Will

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~During this stage in a Childs life, they become more self-aware leading to their ability of independency.
~"...A self-confident, secure 2-year-old has parents who do not criticize or attack him when he fails at new skills—" (Berk, 2019, p.173)
~ In this image I was two. My mom would give me choices of which color plate or which color water bottle. She'd also allow me to (try) to pick out my clothes. I had Autonomy and it created me to have an independent way of thinking.

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~During this time children begin to see the power and control over the wold with their version of play.
~"Play creates a small social organization of children who try out meaningful roles and skills and who must cooperate to achieve common goals. (Berk p. 246)
~In this image I was in kindergarten celebrating grandparents day. During this time I was always playing outside in the creek or the mud. Rock hunting and pretending they were something different was one of my favorite ways to play. This resolved in younger me being initiative.

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Industry VS Inferiority 5-12 Years of age ~Competency 

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~This is the time where children want to master complex tasks.
~"children whose previous experiences have been positive enter middle childhood prepared to focus their energies on realistic accomplishment. Erikson believed that the combination of adult expectations and children’s drive toward mastery sets the stage." (Berk, 2019, p.321)
~In this Image I was about 13, During this time I was doing a lot of crafts and working hard in school. This was forming me to be industry

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Identity VS Role Confusion ages 12-18 ~Fidelity 

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~During this time we really think "who am I?" and we try to find who we are and who we want to be.
~ "According to Erikson, in complex societies, young people often experience an identity crisis—a temporary period of distress as they experiment with alternatives before settling on values and goals." (Berk, 2019, p.398)
~ This picture was taken at my 18th birthday party I got to meet my brother for the very first time. During this time I had a hard time finding myself because I never really knew my biological siblings. I find that during this time I really found my identity

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~During this time in someones life they find love or struggle with isolation.
~"Young adults establish intimate relationships. Because of earlier disappointments, some individuals cannot form close bonds and remain isolate" (Berk, 2019, p.10)
~ In this image I am 19 having a photoshoot with my boyfriend Chase I have found love

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Generosity VS Stagnation aged 40-65 ~Care

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~This is the time in life where you care for your offsprings and theirs. You feel love and care.
~"Generativity means giving to the next generation through child rearing, caring for others, or productive work. The person who fails in these ways feels an absence of meaningful accomplishment." (Berk, 2019, p.10)
~ Although I have not reached this stage yet, I hope I can reflect and have generosity. I find myself to be a very generous person already so I hope it sticks.

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Ego Integrity VS Despair 65 years to death ~Wisdom 

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~During the last stages in life where someone begins to reflect their life. they can reflect how great of a life they have had.
~ "Integrity results from feeling that life was worth living as it happened. Older people who are dissatisfied with their lives fear death." (Berk, 2019, p.10)
~I have not reached this age yet but I am hoping when reflecting on my life now I will have Ego integrity. I want to have the best reflection on life.