According to Erik Erikson, Children's Initiative and Enthusiasm Will Bring

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to Erik Erikson, children's initiative and enthusiasm will bring rewards when things work well and guilt when things do not work well; thus, _____ is also a factor in this stage.

• A) conscience.
• B) independence.
• C) fear.
• D) obedience.

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to match those of other people or a group standard.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Bystander Apathy

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.