Quiz - Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development

Jane, a preschooler, insists on dressing herself each morning for school, even though she generally selects mismatching outfits, misses buttons, and wears her shoes on the wrong feet. When her mother tries to dress Jane or fix her outfit, Jane brushes her mother off and insists on doing it herself. What stage of psychosocial development best describes Jane's behavior?

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

The central theme of Erikson's theory of psychosocial stages was the development of:

Ego Identity

At each stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, people experience a(n) _________ that serves as a turning point.

Conflict

The stage that occurs between birth and one year of age is concerned with:

Trust vs. Mistrust

Erikson believed that people move through a series of _______ psychosocial stages throughout the lifespan.

Eight

The crisis that arises in young adulthood is concerned with:

intimacy vs. isolation

Erik Erikson's interest in identity developed as a result of:

-Discovering his parents had lied to him about his parentage.

-His early wandering throughout Europe.

-Studies of displaced social groups in the United States.

According to Erikson, what is the major conflict faced during adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Eight-year old Steven has a difficult time making friends at school. He has trouble completing his schoolwork accurately and on time, and as a result, receives little positive feedback from his teacher and parents. According to Erikson's theory, failure at this stage of development results in _____________?

feelings of inferiority

The central conflict in the eighth stage of Erikson's theory focuses on integrity vs. despair and involves reflecting back on your life. Those who are unsuccessful at resolving this conflict will look back with regret, anger, and bitterness. Those who are successful will feel a sense of satisfaction with the life they have lived. According to Erikson, those who are successful in this stage emerge with ______________.

Wisdom