According to erikson, the ultimate goal in resolving the crisis at each stage of development is

According to Erikson, the ultimate goal in resolving the crisis at each stage of development is the virtue an individual carries throughout his/her entire life. It’s more than just resolving a crisis, but a lifelong learning is what matters most. For example in the age of infancy, the crisis is trust vs. mistrust; however, the important virtue that an infant needs to acquire is hope.

There are eight major endocrine glands, each with a different function: pituitary gland: the “brain” of the endocrine system; regulates all seven of the other glands and secretes growth hormone.thyroid: regulates a person’s metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy expended daily by a person at rest.thymus: assists in the development of a person’s immune system.adrenal gland: regulates fluid and sodium balance within the body, and secretes epinephrine (“adrenaline”) when the body is under stress, producing the fight-or-flight response.ovaries (in females) and testes (in males): control the development of secondary sex characteristics.pancreatic islets: regulate blood sugar.pineal gland: regulates biorhythms and mood, and stimulates the onset of puberty.