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Erikson's stage of Trust vs. Mistrust is when infants learn to either trust their caregiver, or not to. They form trust if their needs are regularly met, and if they are attended to adequately. Attachment and a relationship form between the infant and caregiver if trust is acquired.
When I was an infant, I formed trust with my mother because I knew she was a reliable source. For example, anytime I was at a babysitter or away from her, I trusted that she would come back for me eventually. She never neglected picking me up, so mistrust was never formed.
The definition of Trust vs. Mistrust given in the textbook is, "Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development, when infants develop a sense of reliability of people and objects."

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Erikson's second stage, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt is when young children begin becoming more capable and desire independence. Attempting to perform these new skills can also cause children to feel shame and doubt in themselves.
Around three-years-old, I felt shame after having an accident since being potty-trained. I know my parents were strict about potty-training, so I felt shame for disappointing them.
The textbook's definition of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt is "Erikson's second stage in psychosocial development, in which children achieve balance between self-determination and control by others."

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The third stage of Erikson's psychosocial development is Initiative vs. Guilt. In this stage, children build on their independence and initiate new ideas into actions. If a child doesn't show initiative, guilt and feelings of being "less" fill the role.
As a child, I showed initiative because I created games of my own to play by myself. I was encouraged by my parents to initiate these activities for myself and was not made to feel guilty if something was not perfect.
Initiative vs. Guilt is defined in the textbook as, "Erikson's third stage of psychosocial development, in which children balance the urge to pursue goals with reservations about doing so."

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Erikson's fourth stage, Industry vs. Inferiority, is when children understand they need to follow their cultural norm and work towards success in different aspects. If the child does not feel like they are being productive and accepted, they feel inferior to others.
In my life, I experienced industry, rather than inferiority. I succeeded in school, which is typically considered a child's biggest priority at that age. I was on track emotionally and physically for that age as well. I occasionally felt inferior to peers in certain aspects, but inferiority never overwhelmed industry.
The definition of Industry vs. Inferiority by our textbook is, "Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development, in which children must learn the productive skills their culture requires or else face feelings of inferiority.

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion

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Stage 5: Identity vs. Identity Confusion

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The fifth of Erikson's stages is Identity vs. Identity Confusion. In this stage, young adults determine what values they'll conduct themselves by and what role they would like to play in society and the lives of people around them. If one cannot determine how they would like to live, they will experience identity confusion.
In my life, I experienced identity because I determined a self-concept that I am happy with and will continue to live by the same values. I feel that I know my roles in life, including career path, and that I am not confused by "who I want to be."
Identity vs. Identity Confusion is defined in the textbook as, "Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society."

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Intimacy vs. Isolation, the sixth stage of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, is when an adult has genuine, strong relationships with another person/people, where the lack thereof causes isolation. Isolation is commonly related to loneliness and negative feelings but could occasionally be voluntarily chosen over intimacy.
This is the stage I am currently at in my life, and the resolution is Intimacy. For example, I have not found difficulty being open with another person in an emotional and romantic way. I do not feel that I am isolated and do not expect to be anytime in the near future. This could be credited to healthy relationships I formed as a young child, as explained in the textbook as, "Within the context of peer groups, children develop skills for sociability and intimacy, and they gain a sense of belonging."

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Erikson's seventh stage, Generativity vs. Stagnation, is when adults strive to make a positive impact on the world and the people around them. Otherwise they feel stagnant in life, as though they are not making any progress. Generativity can be expressed in many forms, but parenting/grandparenting is one of the most common examples.
I have not reached this stage in life yet, but I predict I will experience generativity, rather than stagnation. I can base this off of my current ideals, which are largely based off of working towards the common good and pursuing goals. I believe being stagnant in life would be very undesirable to me, even later in age.
Another example of generativity that people in this stage often participate in is volunteer work. The textbooks states about volunteering, "Volunteering, a common form of prosocial behavior, is also associated with benefits." Any activity falling under prosocial behavior will help keep people from becoming stagnant and continue on the path of generativity.

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The eighth and final of Erikson's stages, Integrity vs. Despair, is when older adults reflect on their life and develop either positive or negative feelings that will determine how they conduct themselves for the remainder of their time. Positive reflections, causing integrity, are typically based off of success, lasting relationships, and feelings of fulfillment. Negative reflections, causing despair during this stage, are formed from the lack thereof.
This stage, obviously, I have yet to reach. However, I expect to experience integrity, not despair. I base this prediction off of my strong will for success and ability to form relationships. Meaning, when I reach an advanced age, I will likely look back at my life with positive feelings.
Our textbook states that, "...thinking about the past or future might make someone sad or happy." This is the general idea behind Integrity vs. Despair.