Even Though His Parents Have Explained to Him That It

question 81

Multiple Choice

Even though his parents have explained to him that it is dishonest and therefore wrong to tell lies, Zachary once again lies to his sister about where her favorite blanket is. Shortly after doing so, he feels intensely sorry for what he has done. According to Erikson's theory, Zachary appears as if he has successfully resolved which crisis?

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

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Definitions:

Chlorine

A chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17, known for its strong oxidizing properties and use as a disinfectant.

Lewis Dot Structure

A diagrammatic method to represent the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, indicating the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons.

Covalent Bonding

The chemical bonding between atoms through the sharing of electron pairs to achieve stability.

2-Electron Bonding

A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of two electrons between atoms, commonly known as a covalent bond.