In Regard to the Eras of His Theory of Development

question 14

Multiple Choice

In regard to the eras of his theory of development, Levinson found that:

• A) females go through a sequence of stages similar to those experienced by males.
• B) females go through a sequence of stages dissimilar to males.
• C) females do not go through any stages at all but remain fairly stable throughout development.
• D) females go through similar stages except that they face serious conflicts over whether to be a homemaker or a career woman.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

The preoperational stage is the second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring approximately between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism but a lack of logical operations in thinking.

Use of Language

The manner in which words and syntax are utilized to construct meaningful communication.

Working Memory Span

The maximum number of items that individuals can keep in their working memory or immediate consciousness at any given moment.