AP PSYCHOLOGY

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:Lily enjoys school because her teachers have helped her find success in school.
A
Basic trust versus mistrust
B
Autonomy versus shame and doubt
C
Initiative versus guilt
D
Industry versus inferiority
E
Identity versus identity confusion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Erikson assumes that a psychosocial crisis occurs at each stage of development. Erikson believes psychological needs of an individual conflict with the needs of society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Children who connect practice and effort are the most common success factors tend to develop competency. Parents can assist children through this stage by reinforcing practice and encouraging the striving for excellence and not perfection. Parents need to attune to their child to recognize the ability of their child.

Detailed explanation-3: -In stage four of Erikson’s psychosocial theory – ages 5 to 12 years – we are immersed in a world of education, learning to read, write, and solve math puzzles (Erikson, 1958, 1963). Teachers play an essential role in our continued growth within this stage.

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