Erikson's Timeline: My Life by

Infancy: Trust vs. Mistrust

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Trust vs. Mistrust is the first stage in the psychosocial development. This is when babies or infants get to know the world around them and the people around them. They sense if something or someone is reliable or trustworthy or not. Growing up, my dad was a very harsh figure. He was also abusive towards me, my sister and my mother. I did not have a connection with him and did not trust him. This ultimately led to my resolution being mistrust. I find it hard to trust people and find it hard to form new friendships. “If mistrust predominates, children will view the world as unfriendly and unpredictable and will have trouble forming quality relationships.” (Pg. 150).

Early Childhood: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt is the second stage in the psychosocial development. In this stage, children learn about independence, determination and their limits/restrictions. Growing up, I resolved with autonomy. I have always been a very smart kid. My mom was a great influence and taught me everything I needed to know. She was able to help me and teach me. I was able to learn quickly and was very independent. I would dress myself and most of the time watched television. “As children are better able to make their wishes understood, they become more powerful and independent.” (Pg. 156).

Preschool: Initiative vs. Guilt

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Initiative vs. guilt is the third stage in the psychosocial development. In this stage, kids learn to take a lead and learn from right or wrong. I think growing up, I had a friend who I was not very nice to at first. After some time, I started to realize what I was doing, after I got in trouble for bullying. I felt so guilty and ashamed of myself. I solved this crisis with guilt. I feel like I learned from this experience, because I lost a friend. To this day, I am very cautious with what I say and automatically feel guilty if I say something wrong. “If you feel ashamed after getting caught doing something others think is bad, that might keep you from doing it again.” (Pg. 210).

School Age: Industry vs. Inferiority

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Industry vs. inferiority is the fourth stage in the psychosocial development. In this stage, children learn what is required from them by society. They also can face comparisons, if they are not like everyone else. I resolved this crisis with inferiority. I have this cousin who is my age. She has always been someone I have competed with. I also wanted to be just like her, popular and athletic. I let it get the best of me at times. I feel like she was always getting acknowledged and I was not. “If children are unable to obtain the praise of others or lack motivation and self-esteem, they may develop a feeling of low self-worth and thus develop a sense of inferiority.” (Pg.276).

Adolescence: Identity vs. Identity Confusion

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Identity vs. identity confusion is the fifth stage of the psychosocial development. In this stage, young teens or adolescents learn about who they are and how they fit in. When I was in high school, the only reason I fit in and had friends was because I was on the dance team. Once I quit the team, it was all gone. It left me confused and I had no idea who I was. I was able to work to work through it and now I know who I am. That moment did not define me and I coped. “The effort to make sense of the self is part of a healthy process… and lays the groundwork for coping with the challenges of adult life.” (Pg. 336).

Young Adulthood: Intimacy vs. Isolation

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Intimacy is the sixth stage of the psychosocial development. In this stage, young adults establish relationships and show commitment. During this time, they could also potentially isolate. I am barely entering this crisis, but so far I am resolving with intimacy. I am in a very stable and happy relationship of almost 2 years not. Although we have our problems we are able to work through them and grow stronger. “Adolescents who are more intimate with their friends feel closer to and have less conflict with them.” (Pg. 3510>

Middle Adulthood: Generativity vs. Stagnation

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Generativity vs. Stagnation is the seventh stage of the psychosocial development. During this stage, middle-aged adults look back on their accomplishments and want to give back. They could also look back a regret lack of progress. I think I would resolve this crisis with generativity. I feel like I will like a good life and give back to those in need. One dream of mine is make “goodie” bags for kids in Mexico. I want to give back and help those who need help. I want to set an example. “Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation…” (Pg. 12).

Later Adulthood: Integrity vs. Despair

kcastillo17_1 — 2024-02-25 22:25:21 UTC

Integrity vs. despair is the last and final stage of psychosocial development. In this stage, older adults look back and reflect on their life. They either enjoy their experience or regret not doing more. They either accept death or wishes to relive life, but cannot. I hope to have integrity. I hope to enjoy life to the fullest. I want to look back at beautiful memories and not regret not doing something. “Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life.” (Pg.12).