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I sense of trust is developed when a child has had caregivers who provide affection and reliable care. When there is a lack of this then it will lead to mistrust.

Personal - Trust - I was cared for very well, always loved, fed, and cared for.

"The critical element in developing trust is sensitive, responsive, consistent caregiving." (Child, Gabriela Martorell, 150)

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Children should be encourage at this time to try new things. If there is too much discouragement it may lead to self doubt.

Personal - Autonomy - I was always encouraged to try new things, from food to helping pick out my clothes.

"Erikson's second stage in psychosocial development, in which children achieve a balance between self-determination and control by others." (Child, Gabriela Martorell, 157)

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Children should be encourage in self play and self started activities. Without this a child may develop a sense of guilt.

Personal - Initiative - I was a very shy child but was encouraged that I could be a leader and play and try new things.

"third stage in psychosocial development, in which children balance the urge to pursue goals with reservations about doing so." (Child, Gabriela Martorell, 210)

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An ability to learn how things work and to be creative and productive. School age children to be encouraged to be creative.If they are belittled every time they try to be creative a sense of inferiority may set in.

Personal - Industry - I started having a lot more confidence at this age and began trying out for new things such as sports and student government.

"According to Erikson (1998), a major determinant of self-esteem is children's view of their capacity for productive work, which develops in the fourth stage of psychosocial development" (Child, Gabriela Martorell, 275)

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Adolescents are looking for a sense of self and where they belong in the world.  If they do not have a sense of belonging so any one certain group they may develop uncertainty of ones identity and who or what they really are.

Personal - Identity - At this point in my life I had a strong sense of self identity. I knew who I was and the kind of person I wanted to be.

"Adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society." (Child, Gabriela Martorell, 336)

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The ability to make commitments and to love others. When one is unsuccessful in doing this it will lead to isolation.

Personal - Intimacy - At 19 I was engaged and married at 21. This is also the point in my life when I found out that my mother had breast cancer. i also watched my mom battle cancer for 7 years during this time and pass away in front of me. This gave me a huge hole in my heart and some things to work on but it gave me a sense of needing to make every moment count.

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Generative adults are ones who are contributing to society. They are raising the next generation and have an overall concern for their family and society.
Stagnant adults are ones who are only concerned with their self and their own well being.

Personal - Generativity - I have a family of 4 kids and still married. I feel like losing my mother is pushed me to look at life in a much different way, that life can truly be very short. (She was diagnosed at 40 and passed away at 47 and was extremely healthy)
I look at everything I do to be a way to make a memory and to give back.

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When entering the aging (twilight) years one starts to reflect on their life and if they contributed enough or if they can look back and see fulfillment. If they see success then there is a sense of wisdom and if they do not feel this but rather feel regret and failure this leads to bitterness and despair at the end of ones life.

Personal - Integrity - I am obviously not to this stage in my life (currently 37) but I hope that when I get to this age I can look back without too much regret.