Toddlers – They wish to do things on their own, or they’re ashamed
Autonomy vs shame
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Kids feel good about being productive, or they feel inferior for failing to do so.
Industry vs inferiority
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Teens test different roles, or they’re confused about who they are.
Identity vs role confusion
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They look back on their lives and either see a sense of worth or failure
integrity vs despair
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the child begins school and must tame imagination and impulses, and please others. If adults support the child's efforts, a sense of competence develops
