Trust vs. Mistrust
At zero to two years old, an infant resolves the feelings of uncertainty by looking towards their caregiver for stability and consistency of care. Infants who receives consistent, and reliable care will foster a sense of trust with them that they will bring forward to other relationships. By cultivating a sense of trust, the infant can develop hope. This sense of hope will allow to the infant to withstand new crises if it arises. Lacking the sense of hope will lead to the development of fear and carry a sense of mistrust with them to other relationships. (McLeod, 2008)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
The child of two to three years old begin to assert their independence and taking control of things. The child will discover many skills and abilities, such as putting on clothes and shoes. These skills illustrate the child's growing sense of independence and autonomy. It is important …show more content…
Being successful at this stage can lead to nurturing relationships and a sense of commitment, safety, care within a relationship and can lead to the understanding of love. Shunning intimacy, fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation and loneliness. (McLeod, 2008)
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
During middle adulthood we will continue to establish our careers, settle down within a relationship, begin building our family and develop a sense of permanent commitment. During this stage, we also tend to give back to society through raising our children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community activities and organizations. These activities generate positive sense of purpose in our life. By failing to achieve these objectives, we become stagnant and feel unproductive. Success in this stage will lead to the understanding the attribute of care. (McLeod, 2008)
8. Ego Integrity vs.
At zero to two years old, an infant resolves the feelings of uncertainty by looking towards their caregiver for stability and consistency of care. Infants who receives consistent, and reliable care will foster a sense of trust with them that they will bring forward to other relationships. By cultivating a sense of trust, the infant can develop hope. This sense of hope will allow to the infant to withstand new crises if it arises. Lacking the sense of hope will lead to the development of fear and carry a sense of mistrust with them to other relationships. (McLeod, 2008)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
The child of two to three years old begin to assert their independence and taking control of things. The child will discover many skills and abilities, such as putting on clothes and shoes. These skills illustrate the child's growing sense of independence and autonomy. It is important …show more content…
Being successful at this stage can lead to nurturing relationships and a sense of commitment, safety, care within a relationship and can lead to the understanding of love. Shunning intimacy, fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation and loneliness. (McLeod, 2008)
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
During middle adulthood we will continue to establish our careers, settle down within a relationship, begin building our family and develop a sense of permanent commitment. During this stage, we also tend to give back to society through raising our children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community activities and organizations. These activities generate positive sense of purpose in our life. By failing to achieve these objectives, we become stagnant and feel unproductive. Success in this stage will lead to the understanding the attribute of care. (McLeod, 2008)
8. Ego Integrity vs.