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Trust vs Mistrust
Infants learn to trust through the tender, active care they receive that shows them that the world is good. Mistrust happens when there is neglect and mistreatment of the infant.

"They begin to develop a 'sense of trust' -- the expectation that the caregiver is going to respond when signaled. " pg. 185

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When I was a baby, like all babies, I would cry or make noise to get my parent's attention when I was upset or when something was wrong. This instilled trust because almost always my parents would either pick me up and give me the attention I needed.

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Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
Children start to use their new mental and motor skills to make decisions on their own. Parents may encourage autonomy in a way that the child feels they still have some free choice without being shamed for it.

"Finally, authoritative parents engage in gradual, appropriate autonomy granting, allowing the child to make decisions in areas where he/she is ready to do so." pg. 271

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When I was between the ages of 1 and 3, I enjoyed doing my own thing to the extent of my ability to do things on my own. I went to the discovery center where I was able to do things like climb, draw, and play on my own but with the supervision of my mom who went with me. My mom encouraged my own decisions like sitting on this dinosaur by telling me to smile for a picture. I was not ashamed of sitting on the dinosaur as I would be if I did it now.

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Initiative vs Guilt
Make-believe play helps children gain a sense of who they could grow up to be. Responsibility and ambition appear when a child starts to feel a sense of purpose through their parent's support. Children can experience guilt through too much self-control from their parents.

"They are eager to tackle new tasks, join in activities with peers, and discover what they can do with the help of adults." pg. 246

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As I started to grow up a little I would love to play with my littlest pet shops or dress up. My parents encouraged it and I almost did it all the time. I wasn't afraid to dress up or play make-believe play. I got to dress up for halloween at preschool and I went as a cat. This costume gave me the ability to be cute and still run around and play the games that they had like the one leg race.

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Industry vs Inferiority
School helps children learn how to cooperate and work with those around them. A negative environment at home, school, or with peers can influence inferiority and lead to feelings of incompetence.

"Erickson's sense of industry combines several developments of middle childhood: a positive but realistic self-concept, pride in accomplishment, moral responsibility, and cooperative participation with agemates." pg. 321

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I have been involved with sports at a young age. I started playing soccer when I was 4. I started club soccer when I was in 3rd grade. This is when I started to feel like I was better at other girls at soccer. Specifically, on this team I played every position as some of my teammates had never played soccer before. This made me become proud of myself when I was able to play all positions and not just one.

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Identity vs Role Confusion
Personal identity forms as values and goals are starting to get explored. Confusion may happen when a young person thinks about their future.

"Constructing an identity involves defining who you are, what you value, and the directions you choose to pursue in life." pg. 398

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I started high school. I had to adjust quite a bit because not many of my friends went to my high school and I was involved in club soccer which was outside of high school. Having friends at different schools made me learn a lot. I was goofy to my soccer friends but at school I didn't have many friends. I also was interested in boys and that always complicates things. I got a boyfriend and lived and learned from the mistakes I made while I was with him. I also learned who were my real friends and had the best interest in me. This picture was taken at my club soccer Christmas party with someone who I was comfortable being goofy around.

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Intimacy vs Isolation
As people become young adults they start to form intimate relationships and close bonds but because of past disappointment isolation might become more prevalent.

"Conversations with teenage friends about sexuality and romance, along with the intimacy of friendships itself, may help adolescents establish and work out problems in romantic partnerships." pg. 416

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I went to another college before moving to Indiana. I met my now boyfriend. I had also made many friends from soccer and my sorority, Chi Omega. I am very much believe in keeping my circle small. I have had many conversations with my friends about boys, girls, school, and much more. I know who are my good friends are and I am in a pretty healthy relationship.

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Generatively vs Stagnation
When an adult starts to have children, tend to others and have a career job. A person might feel less meaningful accomplishments if one of these areas isn't fulfilled.

"Some show other lasting difficulties -- reduced educational attainment, troubled romantic relationships and marriage, and divorce in adulthood." pg. 344

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When I get to middle adulthood I hope to be teaching P.E. at a good school and coaching either soccer or basketball. I will do this by continuing to work hard in my studies. My mom is someone I look up to because she is a teacher and a good one too.

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Integrity vs Despair
Some old people are satisfied with the life they have lived and are content with the worth of their life. Other old people may be dissatisfied with their life and fear death.

"As a result, despair, hopelessness, and isolation deepen." pg. 420

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I hope that when I am old, I will be happy of the live i have lived. As of right now, I am not scared of death but having loved ones around you is hard to deal with.