According to Erickson, the Basic Struggle of Early Childhood Involves

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to Erickson, the basic struggle of early childhood involves:

• A) autonomy vs shame and doubt.
• B) initiative vs guilt.
• C) identity vs role confusion.
• D) trust vs mistrust.

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Definitions:

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that views human society as an arena of inequalities that breeds conflict and social change, emphasizing the role of power differentials in producing social order.

Attribution Theory

A framework used to understand how individuals infer the causes of others' behavior, whether it's attributed to internal dispositions or external situations.

Out-group

A social group toward which an individual feels contempt, opposition, or a sense of competition, contrasting with in-groups to which they feel loyalty.

In-group Members

Individuals belonging to or identifying with a specific group or category that shares common interests, values, or characteristics.