Mariel Wants to Know How Everything Works, and If You

question 84

Multiple Choice

Mariel wants to know how everything works, and if you aren't keeping an eye on her, she will start taking things apart to see what's inside. If there is a knob to turn or door to open, she will do it! Mariel is typical of a child developing what Erik Erikson called:

• A) autonomy.
• B) industry.
• C) self-efficacy.
• D) self-regulation.

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Definitions:

Old Age

The latter part of life, typically considered to begin at retirement age, characterized by a decline in physical and sometimes mental capabilities.

Brain Changes

Alterations in the structure, function, or chemistry of the brain due to various factors such as learning, aging, or injury.

Adolescence

A developmental stage that occurs between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Approach Goals

Goals framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences, such as learning to scuba dive.