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Erickson's theory believes that development occursin 8 stages, each one an 'emotional crisis'

Infant (Trust vs. Mistrust)

Toddler (Autonomy vs. Shame)

Preschool (Initiative vs. Guilt)

Elementary (Industry vs. Inferiority)

Adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion) Early Adulthood (Intimacy vs. Isolation)

Middle Adulthood (Generativity vs. Stagnation)

Late Adulthood (Ego vs. Despair)

Gender behavior associated with being male orfemale.

Gender Identity perceptions of one's gender andthe behavior that is assocated with it

Adolescence

Puberty physical changes that occur in the body assexual development reaches its peak.

Primary sex characteristics growth of actualsex organs

Secondary sex characteristics changes in thebody, such as development of breasts and bodyhair.

Growth spurt rapid period of growth that takesplace at around 10 for girls and 12 for boys.

Personal fable young people believe themselves tobe unique and protected from harm.

Imaginary audience young people believe thatother people are just as concerned about theirthoughts and characteristics as they are

Kohlberg's Levels of Moral Development

Preconventional child's behavior is governed byits consequences

Conventional society's norms govern behavior

Postconventional moral principles are decided

by the individual

Identity vs. Role Confusion adolescent must finda consistent sense of self.

Teens will always have conflict with parents.

Rebellion and conflict is a necessary step inbreaking away from childhood dependence onparents and become a 'self-sufficient' adult.

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Calling somebody else fat won't make you any skinnier.Calling someone stupid doesn't make you any smarter...Allyou can do in life is try to solve the problem in front of you.

- Cady, Mean Girls