AP PSYCHOLOGY

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DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADOLESCENCE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Determine the stage of Psychosocial Development according to Erikson:“Are you getting serious about Joyce?” Tom was asked. “I could be, but I’m not going to allow myself to, “ he answered. “I’ve been through two relationships that didn’t work out, and I’ve hurt two people. I’m beginning to wonder about my ability to feel strongly about someone else. I was fascinated with Sheri’s great looks, and it was nice having Jan chase me like that, but now I don’t know what to think.”
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Industry versus inferiority
B
Identity versus identity confusion
C
Intimacy versus isolation
D
Generativity versus stagnation
E
Integrity versus despair
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main idea behind Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is that our personality develops in stages, and at every one of these stages a psychosocial crisis unfolds in a way that determines our personality development based on the outcome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stages arise as individuals grow and face new decisions and turning points during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Each stage is defined by two opposing psychological tendencies – one positive/syntactic and negative/dystonic. From this develops an ego virtue/strength or maldevelopment, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Identity versus role confusion is the fifth stage of ego in psychologist Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs during adolescence between the ages of approximately 12 and 18. During this stage, adolescents explore their independence and develop a sense of self.

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