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-Erikson says that this stage is the most important because it shapes how we look at the world and our overall personality. The basic virtue of this stage is hope, infants rely on their caregivers for everything, and this is how they build trust and Mistrust.

-When I was a baby, I would sleep through the night and not cry very often. When looking at this information, I can infer that I was a trusting baby and I was probably tended to and taken care of. "In these early months, babies need to develop a balance between trust, which lets them form intimate relationships, and mistrust, which enables them to protect themselves. If trust predominates, as it should, children develop hope: the belief they can fulfill their needs and obtain their desires."

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-The second stage of Erikson's development is autonomy vs shame/doubt. Self-control is a developing factor in stage two of development; they decide if they want help or they will do it themselves.

-When I was around 19 months old, I quit using the pacifier on my own. My mother said it was because it was uncomfortable in my mouth, but I was also independent. "Having come through infancy with a sense of basic trust in the world and an awakening self-awareness, toddlers begin to substitute their own judgment for their caregivers’. The strength that emerges during this stage is will. As children are better able to make their wishes understood, they become more powerful and independent."

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-Initiative vs Guilt is the third stage of development according to Erikson, the child will assert their control and power through social interactions and play. The virtue of this stage is "purpose", and figuring out how far you can go. Children who are initiative are more eager to try new things and do different things.

- As a child, my cousin would take my toys and as a result, I would bite him and he would cry. This was me trying to solve the problem. "Children who learn how to regulate these opposing drives develop the virtue of purpose, the courage to envision and pursue goals without being unduly inhibited by guilt or fear of punishment." this shows that even thought I shouldn't have bit him, I didn't fear a punishment.

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-Between ages six and eleven is the stage of industry vs inferiority. If the child is not supported in learning new skills, they may develop a sense of worthlessness or even inferiority. In this stage, children are exposed to more peers and social situations, which shapes the child. Most importantly, the parents are supportive of the child.

- When I was a preteen, my sister and people at school would make comments on my looks and weight. This caused me to feel inferior to them and I had a poor self-image. "If children are unable to obtain the praise of others or lack motivation and self-esteem, they may develop a feeling of low self-worth and thus develop a sense of inferiority. This is problematic because during middle childhood, children must learn skills valued in their society."

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-Early adolescence is when identity vs role confusion begins. Social relationships are stepping stones for identity and finding out who they are and who they associate with. Children who don't have the opportunity to try out different identities are often faced with role confusion and feeling out of place.

- During this time in my life, I was the mediator for my parent's "fights" and it was damaging looking back. I was worried about things I shouldn't have which caused me to have role confusion throughout that time. " coherent conception of the self made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which the person is solidly committed—comes into focus during the teenage years. Adolescence is a time to figure out who you are."

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-Stage six of Erikson's development is intimacy vs isolation, this stage is focused on forming intimate, loving relationships. Being successful in this stage will cause you to have a fulfilling relationship, but struggling in this stage can cause isolation and loneliness. To build these relationships, you need to be able to listen and support other people.

-I caught my ex texting other girls inappropriate pictures…and I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with it. "Healthy relationships are important for both your physical and emotional well-being. The sixth stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory of development focuses on how these critical relationships are forged."

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Generativity vs stagnation is the seventh stage of development, people strive to nurture things and create something(having children). Contributing to society is one way to prevent stagnation, which is when you isolate yourself or don't contribute to the community

-My goal is to be a long-term teacher at this point in my life. Helping the coming generations learn. I would hope that when I become a teacher I will not become stagnation. "For many adults, parenting plays a key role in the development of a sense of generativity, but it is not the only path. Erikson himself suggested that participating in the lives of others (whether they are one's children, friends, or others) is an important way to gain a sense of making a contribution and difference in the world"

Erikson EH, Erikson JM, Kivnick HQ. Vital Involvement in Old Age. W.W. Norton & Company.

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-The final stage of Erikson's development is integrity vs despair, which occurs from sixty-five to death. People tend to question whether they led a meaningful life or not; having regrets and feeling like life was wasted. To try and prevent despair, you should reach out to family and practice gratitude.

-Seeing my kids have kids, and being the householder of festivities (thanksgiving or Christmas) is how I could want to have integrity and regret nothing. "Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting death"

Lim S-Y, Chang S-O. Nursing home staff members’ subjective frames of reference on residents’ achievement of ego integrity: A Q-methodology study: Achievement of ego integrity. Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2018;15(1):17-30. doi:10.1111/jjns.12166