Name the three key developmental processes and give an example that would illustrate how each of them operates.

Erik Erikson theorized
that people pass through eight developmental stages from childhood to adulthood. The first
stage, hope versus mistrust, generally occurs from 1€“18 months and
teaches a young child whether or not he or she can trust the world around him or her. If the
child is surrounded by loving caregivers in a safe environment, he or she will learn to trust
the world. If not, he or she does not (though this can be remedied in a later stage). In the
next stage, autonomy versus doubt, a child of ages 2€“4 learns
whether his or her explorations of the world are met with encouragement or are discouraged; if
they are encouraged, a child gains self-confidence in his or her own agency. One of the most
important stages is adolescence during ages 12€“19. During this
time a person confronts questions of identity versus confusion. This critical stage involves
figuring out one's evolving identity and defining oneself. During this phase, developing
positive social relationships is critical....