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Trust vs. Mistrust
Abigail has no fear of exploring the outdoors and being around other people when she knows her caregiver is near. Abigail developed trust because her caregiver comforts her, feeds her, and gives her loving attention. This is Erikson's first stage trust vs. mistrust. Infants with trust has been loved and cared by their caregiver allowing the infant to sense that the world is good, but infant that mistrusts isn't well-loved making that infant believe that life isn't rewarding. -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Daren graduated from college and got a job. He meets his crush and they talked which lead to the exchange of numbers. They start to date. Daren takes the risk and asks girlfriend to marry him and she says yes. They get married. This is Erikson's sixth stage called intimacy vs. isolation. Occurs in early adulthood when young adults risk their newly formed identity to go into a committed intimate relationship or they're unable to open up to others end up being isolated. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation.
Greg is a teacher that works in a less fortunate country in order to help bring education to the children. He gets funding for programs that will help students excel and become successful in their studies and dream jobs. This occurs in Erikson's seventh stage called generativity versus stagnation. Occurs during middle adulthood when activities are either helping the well-being of the future generation, called generativity, or focusing on personal needs, stagnation. -
Ego integrity vs. Despair
Billy died alone. Doctors told him about his illness he was angry, sad, and regretful. Acknowledging death was coming close wasn't easy for him because he would only think of the things he regretted not doing. He felt that he could do more. This occurs in Erikson's eighth stage called ego integrity versus despair. Occurs late adulthood looking back and accepting how one has spent their life through the good and bad times or be filled with regrets and bitterness.
