Ida, at 15 years old, seemed as if she was developmentally at the proper place with regard to Erikson's eight psychosocial stages of development. ... The second stage is called autonomy versus shame and doubt, which occurs during the ages 1 to 3 years old. ... Although this was not mentioned in the book it is evident that she has successfully passed this stage since she is able to not only care for herself, but she also cared for her family without any shame or doubt in herself. ... There is little mention in the book regarding Ida's peer interactions during this time period, but ...

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