Most important stage for success in life;
begin to search for a sense of self and personal identity

Psychologist who created psychosocial theory

Stage 8;
when you begin to reflect on your life and what you have accomplished

When you sit back and reflect on how your life has played out

A child is having trouble potty training and feels shameful when still having to wear pullups

rapidly developing years in a childs life;
become very curious and ask many questions

Interrelation of social factors and individual thoughts and behavior

Stage 1;
when you are completley dependent on others

When you are depedent on others for survival

A child is placed in a lower reading level then his peers and feels inferior

Strive to master new and complex skills such as math, reading, and writing

hard working

Stage 3;
children grow curious and begin to explore more and feel guilty when scolded for doing so

may have identity crisis as you explore personal values, beliefs, and goals

Kathy is able to have a steady job that supports her family and helps to contribute to society

begin to share yourself with others

Having freedom of your own controls

stage 6;
beginning to share youself so that you can make long term commitments such as families and careers

have a steady career that supports society and family/significant other

Adam was struggling to figure out who he was, but jumped into a relationship after seeing all his friends do the same (did not end well)

child tries to become autonomous by learning to complete task on their own

"Making your mark"

stage 4;
children begin to learn more complex things as the foundation for futher education

try to do become more independent and do task such as getting dressed, on your own

The baby cries in its crib, trusting that mom or dad will come pick her up and tend to her