Initiative Versus Guilt Is the Third Stage of Psychosocial Development

question 44

Multiple Choice

Initiative versus guilt is the third stage of psychosocial development developed by ______.

• A) Erikson
• B) Piaget
• C) Vygotsky
• D) Freud

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Definitions:

Neo-Freudian Theories

A range of theories that extend and diverge from Freud's original psychoanalytic principles, emphasizing social and cultural factors in personality development.

Cultural Forces

The various external societal factors influencing the behaviors, beliefs, and values of individuals or communities.

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, is known for his development of Individual Psychology, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority and the human desire for self-improvement.

Parental Behaviors

Actions and responses of parents towards their children, which significantly influence a child's psychological development.