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The first stage of Erikson Theory is Trust vs Mistrust which affects people who are birth to 18 months. Child by Gabriella Martoella states that "children develop hope: the belief they can fulfill their needs and obtain their desires." For example Joshua Joshua was able to garner affection from their parents, along with comfort while most importantly being fed. He held a close relationship with their parents and as such developed trust for them.

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The second stage of Erikson Theory is Autonomy vs Shame for children around the age of 18 months to 3 years old. "The strength that emerges during this stage is will" in Child. Autonomy vs Shame is deciding to see if the child is taking action for example. It is when they decide if it is worth to take action or feel shameful and sad when they are incapable of acting.   |Joshua’s mom was overprotective of him and didn’t allow him to choose. While he was putting on clothes his mother would be annoyed by the speed and instead just put it on him. As he was constantly now allowed to not do it. He feels shameful.

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The Third Stage of Erikson is Initiative vs Guilt for a child age 3-5. In Child "The need to deal with conflicting feelings about the self". Initiative vs Guilt is primarily about exploration in a sense. They are able to explore the world, their interest, and if they continue the stage with feelings of Initiative. People with feelings of shame are not able to want to explore the world as much and feels levels of shame.  Joshua with his overprotective mom made him more encouraging onto himself to try new things. Even when he end up making mistakes, he tried to have more freedom with himself and as such was able to develop initative with himself.

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Industry vs Inferiority is the 4th stage at the age of 6-11. "in which children must learn the productive skills their culture requires or else face feelings of inferiority." A child will begin finding joy and self esteem through their peers and authority figures through the work they do. They will gain a sense of confidence with themselves. If the child feels inferior they might develop a low self esteem with themselves. Inferiority could be tied to how others look at themselves and their work or they can be their own worst critic. Joshua feels isolated because he is bullied for his looks and as such starts getting more insecure. He develops inferiority from his peers.

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The 5th stage of Erikson Theory is Identity vs Confusion which is for 12-18 year olds. It is said that this stage goal is "o become a unique adult with a coherent sense of self and a valued role in society." Identity is developing a sense of self confidence along with being able to become a unique person. Confusion is attributed to Role Confusion in which they are unsure about their own unique identities. Joshua after getting bullied and insecure falls onto peer pressure trying to appease everyone in his peers. He develops Identity Forclosure as he adopts into peer pressure without exploring his identity

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The 6th of Erikson Theory is Intimacy vs Isolation occurs around 18-40 years of age. Intimacy is focused on close relationships whether it be friendship, family, or even romantic. Isolation however is lack of social relationships either through not seeking them or even forming unhealthy relationships with other people. People who resolve this with Intimacy finds themselves forming healthy relationships that makes them happy. Joshua after not finding his identity falls into Isolation as he was not able to develop an identity thus not being able to develop any intimacy whether romantically or friends.

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The 7th stage is Generativity vs Stagnation which is 40-65 years of age. The essential question of this stage is how a person can make a difference into the world. Generavity is all about making a contribution to the world such as helping people or raising the next generation. Stagnation on the other hand is about failing to find a way to contribute wheter it would be through unsatsifcation or not actually doing anything. Joshua will find after finding kids, and a romantic partner that cares about him he develops Generativity as he left his mark in the world with his children.

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Integrity vs Despair is the 8th and final stage which last for 65-to death. It is a reflective stage as they decide if they lived a good life without any sorts of regrets. Integrity is about finding wholeness and comfort with your life knownig that you feel fulfilled. Despair in of sense is feeling a sense of shame or bitterness at an unfulfilled life. Joshua will find integrity within himself and his generativity with his children. He will feel at peace within himself and his life that lived.