Unit 8 Stages of life

Infancy - Responsive caregiving to build trust, neglect for mistrust.

Toddler Years - Encouraging independence for confidence, overprotection causes shame

Preschool - support for imaginative play builds initiative, criticism causes shame.

Adolescence - Exploration and peer support help form identity; lack of guidance causes insecurity.

Young Adulthood - secure identity enables deep connections, unresolved identity issues result in fear of commitment

Middle Adulthood - Contributing to others through work/family creates purpose; lack of involvement leads to stagnation and emptiness.

Older Adulthood - Acceptance of life brings peace, regret, and unfulfilled goals leads to despair and fear of death.