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Erikson's 4th stage industry vs inferiority
Johnny (8) and Charlie both just took a math test. Johnny got a 70 while Charles got a 90. The crisis of feeling inadequate in his school work as he got a lower grade. -
Eriksons 6th stage intimacy vs isolation
Johnny now 25 and June just went on their first date, it has gone well! the crisis is wanting to be with someone else (intimacy) and not to be alone(isolation) -
Erickson's 8th stage integrity vs despair
Poor old Johnny (90), he lays in bed alone with only his pup left to comfort him as he feels his last moments approaching. he tried all his life to be a people person and maintain a steady job but never really felt part of a group or like the best worker. the crisis is his integrity saying he gave it his best shot, and his despair of wishing he could go back and just try a little harder through out his life.
