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hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:25:03 UTC

In this stage of development, the child is learning who to trust with their basic needs and if mistrust develops the child will see the world as harmful to them and have trouble developing relationships. For the person I analyzed, they developed trust partly due to early childhood sickness. The person knew their parents would care for them and their necessary needs would be met during this time. She also had her needs met during times of non-sickness by picking her up when she was crying, feeding her when she was hungry, and changing her when she needed a clean diaper/bath. According to Martorell, Trust vs. Mistrust “Hope developed because trust was predominant.” (Martorell, 2024)

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:30:42 UTC

In this stage of development, children are learning to become more independent and trust their judgment if that’s not the case the child will develop a sense of doubt causing low self-doubt issues for the future. The person’s judgment was not the best. The person had a hard time with potty training. She was never shamed or belittled for having an accident. Instead, she was cleaned up and asked more often if she had to use the restroom and was on the more independent side of the development scale. According to Martorell, Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt “Children achieve a balance between self-determination and control by others.” (Martorell, 2024)

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:32:23 UTC

In this stage of development, children are learning to do new things, yet they second guess their actions due to realizing consequences exist. The person's father had hunting dogs in the house, and they wanted to help with the dogs and around the house. This person wanted to help her father and get his approval for her actions. According to Martorell, Initiative vs Guilt “Preschool children can do and want to do more and more.” (Martorell, 2024).

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:33:46 UTC

In this stage of development, children are beginning to want more approval with their self-esteem. This is a key part of their development. If they do not get the approval, the negative effect is they lose their motivation. The person studied harder, wanting to get all A’s in their assignments not caring about their peers' grades. The person had to learn their productive skills to reach her goal. According to Martorell, Industry vs Inferiority, “Children must learn their productive skills for their culture.” (Martorell, 2024)

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:36:13 UTC

In this stage of development, children are becoming adults in the eyes of the public. Trying to figure out who they are in that society and where they fit in the downside is if they can't figure it out, they will never know who they are. The person didn’t know where to fit in the school setting with their peers until they realized they could be friends with anybody. According to Martorell, Identity vs Identity Confusion, “Involves cliquishness and intolerance of differences. This person did not engage in these two things and developed her identity of who she was and where she belonged.” (Martorell, 2024)

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:38:20 UTC

In this stage of development, adults learn to establish intimate relationships with others however if they don’t, they will be alone. The person is currently married for 23 years and has 2 kids, they don’t feel isolated at all and are around enough intimacy as is. They have had previous relationships. According to Martorell, Intimacy vs Isolation, “Closeness, Honesty and Love.” (Martortell, 2024)

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:41:45 UTC

In this stage of development, adults begin to reflect on their lives and may want to go back a help society but the downside of this would be you become a loner and only care about yourself. This person is currently in this stage of development however they claim to care too much about people and sometimes think about the past about what they did. According to the American Psychology Association, this stage is where people typically are intent on making a positive impact and creating a legacy.” The person is trying to create a positive impact and create a legacy that her family and friends will be proud of.

hbothel1 — 2024-07-13 04:42:28 UTC

In this stage of development, adults look back deep into their lives to see if they have any regrets or would do anything differently. This person isn’t in that stage yet however they speculate they will not have any regrets due to them living a good life, however, they would like grandkids then grand puppies and cats. According to Simply Psychology, “this stage involves reflecting on one’s life and either moving into feeling satisfied and happy with one’s life or feeling a deep sense of regret”, this person does not think she will regret anything that has occurred in her life. She has been a good person and raised some great kids.