Erikson Psychosocial Theory timeline

Addison attends preschool every weekday morning. Her mother helps her tie her shoes everyday but today Addison expressed to her mom that she would herself. Five minutes pass and Addison's mom is ready to walk out the door, but Addison was not able to tie her shoes. She now feels guilty for taking such initiative. In Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, stage Locomotor focuses on events where children begin to have a higher sense of independence but may struggle with guilt if the task is not achieved

Addison has been staying an hour after basketball with her coach eager to learn how to improve her shooting skills. Her big game against the rival school is tomorrow and she hopes that her practicing the past few weeks was enough to make multiple shots. During the game Addison achieved her goal and felt very prideful in her hard work. In Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, state Latency focuses on school and learning new skills. The conflict of not obtaining new skills may make one feel inferior

Addison has now moved out of her parents house and is living out her dreams in New York. In the past, during a conference she collaborated on a project with someone who is now her fiance. They have built a strong love relationship over the past years and plan to marry this June. In Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, stage Young Adulthood focuses on love relationships. In this stage of life adults juggle between intimacy or isolation whether they are in a relationship or long to be.