Which of the Following Is the Primary Thrust of the Psychosocial

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary thrust of the psychosocial theory of development?

• A) There are five different stages of psychosexual growth, each of which contributes to our adult personality.
• B) At each of eight different stages, people encounter a unique crisis that must be resolved for development to proceed normally.
• C) Development is a dynamic process of interaction with our environment, where unskilled children are guided by more skilled adults.
• D) There are four stages of cognitive development, and at each stage a child becomes more capable of understanding and utilizing symbolic thought.

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

The process by which employers and unions negotiate employment terms such as wages, hours, and conditions.

Unfair Labor Practice

Actions by employers or unions that violate workers' rights or union agreements, as defined under labor laws such as the National Labor Relations Act in the U.S.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational law in the United States enacted in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices that can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses, and the U.S. economy.

Market-Based Economic Theory

An economic perspective that emphasizes the efficiencies generated by free markets, minimal governmental intervention, and competition driving innovation and productivity.