1. Starts when a part of the brain called hypothalamus which begins releasing a hormone called gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH).
2. Focused on reflecting back on life if with few regrets or a general feeling of satisfaction.
3. Develops a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities, competence and beliefs in their skills. 4. The state of exploring personal relationships, develops closeness and committed relationships with other people
5. Children explore and develop a sense of self
6. Need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. In success stage, it leads to a sense of purpose, the failure results in a sense of guilt.