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:

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy arguing that individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this is the foundation of morality.

Ought

expresses duty, correctness, or advisability, typically concerning moral obligation or desirable actions.

Sociological

Pertains to the study of social behavior, organization, and the structure of society.

Theories

Are systematic explanations of phenomena, often based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning, used to predict outcomes and guide research in various fields of study.