Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development

This stage characterizes the teenage years. a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. identity vs. role confusion c. intimacy vs. isolation d. trust vs. mistrust

b. identity vs. role confusion

At what stage is the individual looking for recognition? a. industry vs. inferiority b. initiative vs. guilt c. intimacy vs. isolation d. generativity vs. stagnation

b. initiative vs. guilt

In Erikson's (second/third/fourth) stage a child with a basic sense of trust in both immediate environment and in himself or herself can now initiate both intellectual and motor activities. A parent's response to the child's self-initiated activities either encourage the sense of freedom and self-confidence or produce guilt and feelings of being inept.

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Erikson's second psychosocial stage occurs from ages one and a half to three and can be identified by the ________ vs. _________ crisis. During this time a perception of self as an agent capable of controlling one's own body and making things happen relieves feelings of inadequacy to control events. a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. trust vs. mistrust c. competence vs. inferiority d. generativity vs. stagnation

a. autonomy vs. self-doubt

Preschoolers learn to: "take the ball and run with it" or face the pain of their own failure. a. initiative vs. guilt b. autonomy vs. self-doubt c. generativity vs. stagnation d. identity role vs. confusion

a. initiative vs. guilt

At what stage does the caregiver have to be consistent, reliable, and emotionally available since the one being cared for is totally reliant and this affects their attitudes forever? a. trust vs. mistrust b. autonomy vs. self-doubt c. intimacy vs. isolation d. generativity vs. stagnation

a. trust vs. mistrust

Failure to meet this stage results in a person feeling the world is a scary place, unpredictable and inconsistent. a. trust vs. mistrust b. identity vs. role confusion c. generativity vs. stagnation d. ego-integrity vs. despair

a. trust vs. mistrust

At what stage does the person start to determine their independence? a. trust vs. mistrust b. autonomy vs. self-doubt c. initiative vs. guilt d. ego integrity vs. despair

b. autonomy vs. self-doubt

At what stage does a person often life vicariously through others? a. generativity vs. stagnation b. ego-integrity vs. despair c. initiative vs. guilt d. autonomy vs. self-doubt

b. ego-integrity vs. despair

At what stage does a person adjust from their life to try and be a more productive, responsible citizen? a. trust vs. mistrust b. generativity vs. stagnation c. ego integrity vs. despair d. identity vs. role confusion

b. generativity vs. stagnation

When does one understand who they really are? a. industry vs. inferiority b. identity vs. role confusion c. intimacy vs. isolation d. generativity vs. stagnation

b. identity vs. role confusion

When does the person start to develop his or her social schools? a. trust vs. mistrust b. industry vs. inferiority c. identity vs. role confusion d. intimacy vs. isolation

b. industry vs. inferiority

At what stage does a person want to feel acceptance more than any other time in their life? a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. intimacy vs. isolation c. generativity vs. stagnation d. industry vs. inferiority

b. intimacy vs. isolation

At which stage do young adults most struggle with? a. identity vs. role confusion b. intimacy vs. isolation c. autonomy vs. self-doubt d. ego-integrity vs. despair

b. intimacy vs. isolation

Erikson's sixth psychosocial stage occurs during one's early adult life and can be identified by the ________ vs. _________ crisis. During this time one's capacity for closeness and commitment to another relieves feelings of aloneness, separation; and denial of a need for closeness. a. competence vs. inferiority b. intimacy vs. isolation c. generativity vs. stagnation d. ego-integrity vs. despair

b. intimacy vs. isolation

Erikson's first psychosocial stage occurs from birth to age one and a half and can be identified by the _____ vs. ________ crisis. During this time a basic sense of safety relieves insecurities and anxiety. a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. trust vs. mistrust c. competence vs. inferiority d. generativity vs. stagnation

b. trust vs. mistrust

Erikson's fourth psychosocial stage occurs from ages six through puberty and can be identified by the __________ vs. ___________ crisis. During this time an adequacy in basic social and intellectual skills counter a lack of self-confidence and feelings of failure. a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. initiative vs. guilt c. competence vs. inferiority d. identity vs. role confusion

c. competence vs. inferiority

Erikson's eighth psychosocial stage occurs during one's later adult life and can be identified by the ____________ vs. _______ crisis. During this time a sense of wholeness and basic satisfaction with life relieves feelings of futility and disappointment. a. generativity vs. stagnation b. identity role vs. confusion c. ego-integrity vs. despair d. competence vs. inferiority

c. ego-integrity vs. despair

"My kids... they don't respect me. My wife doesn't understand me. I don't like my job." a. identity vs. role confusion b. ego-integrity vs. despair c. generativity vs. stagnation d. intimacy vs. isolation

c. generativity vs. stagnation

At this stage, the person FIRST attempts to determine if their life was meaningful, successful. a. identity vs. role confusion b. intimacy vs. isolation c. generativity vs. stagnation d. ego-integrity vs. despair

c. generativity vs. stagnation

Juan is praised by his teachers for his hard work and he develops a sense of believing in his abilities. He is proud of himself. a. identity role vs. confusion b. ego-integrity vs. despair c. industry vs. inferiority a. trust vs. mistrust

c. industry vs. inferiority

A four year old insists on dressing herself for school and picks out shorts and sleeveless t-shirts even though it is sub-freezing temperatures. Her mom tries to correct her and she pushes her away. a. trust vs. mistrust b. autonomy vs. self-doubt c. initiative vs. guilt d. ego-integrity vs. despair

c. initiative vs. guilt

When do children begin to identify their strengths and take pleasure in their accomplishments? a. industry vs. inferiority b. autonomy vs. self-doubt c. initiative vs. guilt d. generativity vs. stagnation

c. initiative vs. guilt

Erikson's seventh psychosocial stage occurs during one's middle adult life and can be identified by the ____________ vs. __________ crisis. During this time focus of concern beyond oneself to family, society, and future generations counteract self-indulgent concerns as well as a lack of future orientation. a. competence vs. inferiority b. ego-integrity vs. despair c. identity role vs. confusion d. generativity vs. stagnation

d. generativity vs. stagnation

Erikson's fifth psychosocial stage occurs during adolescence and can be identified by the ________ vs. ____ _________ crisis. During this time a comfortable sense of oneself as a person counters a sense of oneself as a fragmented; shifting, unclear being. a. initiative vs. guilt b. competence vs. inferiority c. intimacy vs. isolation d. identity vs. role confusion

d. identity vs. role confusion

Children learn the pleasure of applying themselves to a challenge/task.... or not. a. trust vs. mistrust b. identity vs. role confusion c. autonomy vs. self-doubt d. initiative vs. guilt

d. initiative vs. guilt

Erikson's third psychosocial stage occurs from ages three to six and can be identified by the ________ vs. _____ crisis. During this time confidence in oneself as an initiator/creator relieves feeling a lack of self-worth. a. autonomy vs. self-doubt b. trust vs. mistrust c. competence vs. inferiority d. initiative vs. guilt

d. initiative vs. guilt

The crisis in later adulthood is the conflict between ego-integrity and despair, this is the (sixth/seventh/eighth) stage. Resolving the crises at each of the earlier stages prepares the older adult to look back without regrets and to enjoy a sense of wholeness. When previous crises are left unresolved, aspirations remain unfulfilled, and the individual may experience futility, despair, and self-deprecation.

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Erikson believed the (fourth/fifth/sixth) crisis of adolescence is discovering one's identity amid the confusion created by playing different roles for different audiences in an expanding social world. Resolving this crisis helps one develop a sense of coherent self; failing to do so may result in a self-image that lacks a central, stable core.

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In Erikson's (first/second/third) psychosocial stage, it is important for infants to develop a basic sense of trust in their environment through interactions with caregivers. Trust may be earned from caregivers providing food, warmth, and the comfort of physical closeness. However, if a child's basic needs are not met, they may develop mistrust, insecurity, and anxiety.

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Erikson theorized that during the child's elementary school years, one who has successfully resolved previous crises goes beyond random exploring/testing to the systematic development of competencies. School and sports offer opportunities for learning intellectual and motor skills, and interaction with peers offers opportunities for developing social skills. Success in the (fourth/fifth/sixth) stage leads to feelings of competence. However, one may become a spectator rather than a performer and experience failure and inferiority.

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During Erikson's (first/second/third) stage the development of walking and language lead to an expansion of a child's exploration and manipulation of objects. These activities should yield a comfortable sense of autonomy and being a capable and worthy person. However, excessive restriction or criticism may lead to self-doubts. Likewise, demands beyond the child's ability may discourage the child's efforts to continue mastering new tasks.

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A major opportunity for growth occurs during the (sixth/seventh/eighth) stage known as generativity. People in their 30s and 40s move beyond a focus on self and partner to broaden their commitments to family, work, society, and future generations. Those who haven't resolved earlier developmental tasks are still self-indulgent, may question past decisions/goals, and pursue freedom at the expense of security.

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The essential crisis for young adults to resolve occurs in the (fifth/sixth/seventh) stage. It is the conflict between intimacy and isolation, or developing the capacity to make full emotional, moral, and sexual commitments to other people. These commitments require the individual to compromise some personal preferences, accept some responsibilities, and yields some degree of privacy and independence. Failure to resolve this crisis leads to isolation and the inability to connect to others in psychologically meaningful ways.

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