One major figure I chose is Erik Erikson. His theories on personality, religion, and psychology have given me new insight into the nature of my own personality. According to Erik I am in the identity versus role confusion period. “Where an individual learns to station their natural instincts into socially-acceptable demonstrations of love and occupation goals” (From previous paper). For example, at this time of my life I am forced to figure out my career path due to my parent’s progression. So in order to accomplish this task I take my nature instincts things I like to do and convert it into a career that suits me. Thus making my parents happy (socially-accepted). Another example is when I convert my love into something materialistic because
