Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages Timeline by Ana Ayala

Stage 1 (0-18 months): Trust vs. Mistrust

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Stage 2 (18 months-3 years): Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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Marilyn Monroe spent most of her early childhood in orphanages due to her mothers mental health and financial instability.

Stage 3 (3-5 years): Initiative vs. Guilt

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Lily Tucker-Pritchett is the embodiment of toddler exploration. Her queer dads have what some might call "intense" emotional displays (both positive and negative) throughout their lives together. They try to be supportive of her developing interests and favor an "open-mindset" given their LGBTQ+ identities. However, Lily - being a strong willed child - often brings up inner projections from her fathers' pasts being socialized within heteronormative households themselves. Her pushing boundaries sometimes causes guilt for certain things she doesn't fully understand about herself. This requires the whole family to adapt and learn together what being truly tolerant looks like in "modern" families.

Stage 4 (5-12 years): Industry vs. Inferiority

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Antonio receives his Madrigal family gift. Prior to receiving it, he feels insecure and inferior from worry that he may not receive a gift. However, once he receives his gift with animals, which is nurtured by his family, it moves him towards industry where he praised and grows confident of his ability.

Stage 5 (12-18 years): Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Stage 6 (18-40 years): Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Shrek is initially self-isloating (Isolation) because he feels he is unlovable. After a while, he befriends Fiona (Intimacy) and gradually becomes more open to becoming more intimate. He also befriends the donkey, who he initially rejected.

Stage 7 (40-65 years): Generativity vs. Stagnation

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Leaving a legacy

Stage 8 (65+ years): Integrity vs. Despair

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