Which Sequence Represents the Correct Order for Erikson's First Three

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which sequence represents the correct order for Erikson's first three psychosocial stages?

• A) basic trust versus mistrust; initiative versus guilt; autonomy versus shame and doubt
• B) basic trust versus mistrust; autonomy versus shame and doubt; initiative versus guilt
• C) basic trust versus mistrust; initiative versus guilt; identity versus identity confusion
• D) identity versus identity confusion; intimacy versus isolation; basic trust versus mistrust

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Definitions:

Head Injuries

Head injuries involve any trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain, ranging from mild to severe impacts.

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by exposure to lead, resulting in toxic effects to the body, especially harmful to neurological development in children.

Parental Rejection

The act or state of a parent not accepting or showing affection towards their child, which can lead to negative psychological effects.

Psychosis

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.