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This phase occurs in children aged 0-18 months and is based on their relationship with their parents and/or guardians. Children with a good relationship with their caregivers acquire the virtue of ‘hope’ and can progress to the next psychosocial stage.
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b
Trust vs mistrust
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This phase occurs in children aged 12-18 years. It is the stage in which a young person finds their identity i.e. interests, possible career options and their sense of self. The ability for one to stay true to their sense of self leads one to acquire the virtue of ‘fidelity’, whereas failure leads to confusion and a weak sense of self.
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a
Identity vs role confusion
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This phase occurs in people aged 21-39 years old. In this stage, conflict is centred around forming long-term relationships with romantic partners, not just family members. Successful completion leads to a sense of safety and the individual acquires the virtue of ‘love’.
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e
Intimacy vs isolation
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This phase occurs in children aged 6-11 years and is based on their ability to cope with new challenges in life, particularly academic and social challenges. Those who are successful acquire the virtue of ‘competence’, whereas those who are not develop a sense of inferiority.
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c
Industry vs inferiority
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This phase occurs in children aged 18 months – 3 years. At this age, they learn to take personal control over physical skills such as writing, drawing, and playing, and have a need to acquire some independence. Success leads to a sense of autonomy whilst failure leads to shame and doubt. In this phase, children acquire the virtue of ‘will’.
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d
Autonomy vs shame and doubt
Concept
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Psychosocial stages of development
Topic
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Ethics and Law
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A 14-year-old girl decides to visit her school nurse and counsellor to ask for some help. She is torn between studying Medicine and Business studies. She finds she is learning new things about herself every day and is finding it difficult to navigate life, sexuality, interests and dislikes.

Which of the following psychosocial stages is she most likely to currently be in?
a