CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The central theme of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial stages was the development of:
A
Social status
B
Personality
C
Ego identity
D
Social ability
E
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The central theme of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory is that people’s egos and personalities require development through a series of eight stages wherein they experience crises and, if successful, gain core values.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Erikson, our ego identity constantly changes due to new experiences and information we acquire in our daily interactions with others. As we have new experiences, we also take on challenges that can help or hinder the development of identity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ego identity is the sense of identity that provides individuals with the ability to experience their sense of who they are, and also act on that sense, in a way that has continuity and sameness. The most influential theorist in this area, Erikson (1968) described ego identity as a means for continuity of the person.

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