Jessica Comes from a White, Middle-Class Family

question 51

Multiple Choice

Jessica comes from a White, middle-class family. Her parents engage in a parenting style that is demanding, controlling while also stressing obedience. Jessica is MOST likely to be:

• A) self-reliant.
• B) withdrawn.
• C) self-controlled.
• D) neglectful.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Childhood Stages

A developmental theory by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood, with each stage presenting a psychological conflict that must be resolved for healthy personality development.

Industry Vs. Inferiority

A stage of Erikson's psychosocial development where, between the ages of 5 and 12, children strive to master knowledge and skills, facing the challenge of feeling competent versus inferior.

Initiative Vs. Guilt

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where children aged around 3 to 5 years face the challenge of undertaking new tasks or feeling guilty for failing.

Parenting Style

The manner in which parents raise and manage their children, characterized by differing levels of responsiveness and demandingness.