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Infancy: infancy is regarded as birth to about 1 to 2 years old or when language skills have developed. Lifts chest while lying on stomach (supported by arms) Starts to use and coordinate use of both hands. Can use thumb and hand in pincer movement to manipulate objects. Latency: generally lasts from about age 7 to puberty, sexual drive lies dormant during this stage, freud believed this repressed sexuality is redirected at non-sexual pursuits (such as school, sports, friendships) Adolescents are in search of their identity; resolution of earlier conflicts of each previous stage contribute to whether or nor they succeed at this stage strive to establish identities that differ from their parents . May experience role confusion, as well as doubts about sexual and vocational identity. It is important at this stage for an individual to reflect positively on their life; accept what they have done and accomplished integrity comes through acceptance and coming to terms with death .