~Baby is trying to figure out who is safe and unsafe in their life and where their safe place is.

~They chose trust at this age because when they cried, someone picked them up to nurture them.

~"...develops sense of whether world is a good and safe place."

~Toddler is figuring out how to do things on their own without the assistance of their parents or guardian.

~They chose shame and doubt because they were not able to be potty trained at the right time so they doubted they would ever be.

~"...develops a balance of independence and self sufficiency..."

~Child is trying to step up when doing things and be confident about it.

~They chose initiative because they wanted to learn to read and enjoyed trying and did not give up when it was hard.

~"...develops initiative when trying new activities..."

~Child is learning how their family does things and the rights or wrongs of life.

~They chose industry because they were learning the ways of our culture which taught them that they had to go to school every week day.

~"...learn skills of culture..."

~Adolescents are trying to figure out what gender roles they will partake in and who they are while maturing into adulthood.

~They chose identity confusion because they were trying to figure out who they were and their role in life but was having trouble doing this during this age range.

~"...determine sense of self..."

~Person is trying to form different kinds of relationships with others to avoid being alone.

~This person chose intimacy because they are married and they have other friends so they are not alone in life.

~"...seeks to make commitments..."

~Adult is involved in their children and grandchildren's lives to help care for them and show them good morals to follow.

~They chose generativity because they had the ability to raise children and guide them to ensure their well-being.

~"...concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation..."

~Elderly adult is satisfied with their life and understands that the end will eventually come.

~This person chose integrity because they are satisfied with their life and current decisions. They have made it into their retirement stage and are fulfilled with life.

~"...achieves acceptance of own life..."