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This stage of Erikson's development is when the infant feels safe and comfortable around the adult. When I was around the age of this stage I was comfortable and felt safe around the adults I was around. I know because my mother told me and the pictures I've seen. Due to this, I learn to trust people. The book definition that it provides is, "The critical element in developing trust is sensitive, responsive, consistent caregiving."

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stage two: autonomy versus shame and doubt

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stage two: autonomy versus shame and doubt

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Stage two of Erikson's development is when a child starts to gain independence and the knowing the feelings of doubt and shame. I experience this when I gain independence like washing my own hands and picking up after myself. This is when I started to learn about independence. The definition from the book is, "Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt."

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Stage three is when the child is still exploring, discovering more, and being adventurous in play. I experience this when I would play board games for children like Candy Land. When playing, I choose my own character and was exploring how to play the game. Also playing games outside with kids like zombie tag had me adventurous in play. The book definition is, "Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt."

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Stage four of Erikson's development is when a child starts to see themselves with their peers and they measure up to them. For example, when I was a child and got good grades I felt pride because I was doing so well compared to some others. The book definition is, "Child must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence."

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stage five: identity versus identity confusion

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stage five: identity versus identity confusion

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Stage five is about identifying and developing a sense of self. I experienced when I struggled with my sexuality and was confused, but now I have discovered who I am. The book definition is," Adolescent must determine sense of self (“Who am I?”) or experience confusion about roles."

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Stage six is when you enter young adulthood and experience loving and intimate relationships with people. I have not entered this stage yet in my life. The book definition is. "Person seeks to make commitments to others or may suffer from isolation and self-absorption."

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stage seven: generativity versus stagnation

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stage seven: generativity versus stagnation

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Stage seven is when an adult around middle adulthood will feel to guide the next generation or they will feel as if they failed to do so. I have not experienced this yet, but I can see myself helping the next generation. The book definition is, "Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment."

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Stage eight is in later adulthood when an older adult will come with the acceptance of their achievements or feel unsatisfied with their life accomplishments. I have not been through this stage yet, but I feel as if I would be satisfied with my accomplishments. The book definition is,"Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life."