According to Freud, Children Enter the Latency Stage of Development

question 380

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, children enter the latency stage of development at the age of ______.

• A) 1 or 2
• B) 3 or 4
• C) 5 or 6
• D) 7 or 8

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation based on internal factors such as organismic needs (competence, relatedness, and autonomy), as well as curiosity, challenge, and fun.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards or punishments rather than by the inherent satisfaction of the activity itself.

Self-actualization

The accomplishment or manifestation of one’s inherent abilities and possibilities, perceived as a universal impulse or requirement found in humans.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision or the right of individuals to direct their own lives.