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My parents meet my needs, making me feel secure.
This is Erikson's stage of infancy, where I dealt with the issue of trust vs. mistrust. Because my needs were met, I developed a basic trust about the world around me. -
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I put on my own clothes
In Erikson's stage of toddlerhood, children overcome the issue of autonomy vs. shame and doubt. In my case, I was beginning to exercise independence, which promoted self-confidence. -
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I stand in front of the TV, blocking my parents' view
During this period, I could not understand the perspective of others. Being egocentric, I believed that if I could perceive something, other people could as well. Piaget described this as the preoperational stage of development. -
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I invent and develop a game to play with my friends
According to Erikson's theories of development, I was in the preschool stage, where I faced the issue of initiative vs. guilt. Seeking initiative helped me to feel productive. -
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I feel fulfillment from completing ranks in Boy Scouts
In Erikson's elementary school stage I overcome the issue of competence vs. inferiority, continuing my sense of productivity. -
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I begin to find identity in my beliefs, the groups and relationships I involved myself in, and my achievements
Erikson's adolescence stage of development solves the issue of identity vs. role confusion. During this time, I began to answer the question, "who am I?" -
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I get married
Forging close relationships is the crux of Erikson's intimacy vs. isolation during the young adulthood stage. If someone does not form relationships with friends and a significant other, they will feel cut off from the world. -
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I raise my children and work a fulfilling career
Finding generativity over stagnation is important in Erikson's stage of middle adulthood. Contributing to the world and finding purpose in life is extremely important to individuals' well being during this period. -
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I reflect on my life at my 80th birthday
Looking back on the people in my life (both who influenced me and who I influenced), the things I accomplished, and the decisions I made, I hopefully will find that I led a meaningful life. In Erikson's stage of late adulthood, individuals face integrity of despair, or in other words, feel satisfied with their life's successes or disappointed by their failures.