Erik Erikson Viewed the First Year of Life as Characterized

question 15

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson viewed the first year of life as characterized by the _____ stage of development.

• A) industry versus inferiority
• B) trust versus mistrust
• C) initiative versus guilt
• D) autonomy versus shame

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, it refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response, often used in the context of conditioned responses.

Avoidance

A coping strategy that involves evading certain situations, thoughts, or feelings that are perceived as uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking.

Punishment

A process in behavioral psychology where an unpleasant consequence follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Cumulative Recorder

A device used in behavior analysis that records responses over time, creating a visual representation of the rate of behavior.