At This Stage of Psychosocial Development in Erik Erikson's Model

question 199

Multiple Choice

At this stage of psychosocial development in Erik Erikson's model, how a person's needs are met and how much love they receive determine the amount of faith that they have in the world. This stage is called:

• A) autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• B) basic trust vs. basic mistrust
• C) industry vs. inferiority
• D) initiative vs. guilt

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Definitions:

Dominant Traits

Dominant traits are characteristics that are more likely to be expressed in offspring when inherited, overshadowing recessive traits.

Temperament

An individual's innate personality, particularly those aspects that influence their reactions to the environment and stress.

Reactivity

The degree to which a person responds to environmental stimuli or changes in experimental conditions.

Enduring Patterns

Persistent and consistent ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that establish a person's personality.