An 8-Year-Old's Mother Asked the Child to Set the Table

question 32

Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old's mother asked the child to set the table, but then remarked that it was not very neat and then reset the table herself. According to Erikson, this sort of behavior on the part of the mother will cause the child to feel:

• A) mistrustful.
• B) ashamed.
• C) guilty
• D) inferior.

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Definitions:

Work Choices

Decisions related to one’s employment, including job selection, career path, and balancing with personal life.

Loss of Friendship

The termination or dissipation of a friendship due to various reasons, leading to emotional distress or a sense of loss.

Collateral Information

Refers to information obtained from sources other than the direct subject or participant, used to corroborate or supplement primary data.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication expressed through actions or physical expressions rather than words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language.