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Erik Erikson was a psychologist originally from Germany. He began his career in art. After attending school with Anna Freud, Erikson began to study psychoanalysis through because of her encouragement. He is now known for the production of the eight stages of development which is an expansion of Freud's five steps. Each stage is a momentous point in life. They involve certain criteria that have to be worked through so one can live a balanced and wholesome life. Those who do not master the task will have a hard time moving through life successfully. Our experiences and the way we individually work through them create a one-of –a-kind character.
The first stage is infancy; it lasts slightly longer than the first year of life. Babies count on their parents or primary caregivers for their survival. If the parent is loving, comforting and meets the infant's needs and wants, he or she will gain a sense of predictability and trust for its environment. If the......

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