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Age: Infant
Virtue: Hope
Task: Viewing the world as safe and reliable; relationships as nurturing, stable, and dependable. |
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| Autonomy vs. shame and doubt |
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Age: Toddler
Virtue: Will
Task: Achieving a sense of control and free will. |
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Age: Preschool
Virtue: Competence
Task: Beginning development of conscience; learning to manage conflict and anxiety. |
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Term
| Identity vs. role confusion |
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Definition
Age: Adolescence
Virtue: Fidelity
Task: Formulating a sense of self and belonging. |
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Age: Young adult
Virtue: Love
Task: Forming adult, loving relationships and meaningful attachments to others |
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Term
| Generativity vs. stagnation |
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Definition
Age: Middle adult
Virtue: Care
Task: Being creative and productive; establishing the next generation |
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Term
| Ego integrity vs. despair |
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Definition
Age: Maturity
Virtue: Wisdom
Task: Accepting responsibility for one's self and life. |
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