Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development Viewed the Ages of 1

question 249

Multiple Choice

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development viewed the ages of 1 to 3, his second stage, as being characterized by the major challenge of __________.

• A) identity versus role confusion
• B) trust versus mistrust
• C) industry versus inferiority
• D) autonomy versus shame and doubt

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Definitions:

Declaratory Act

A law passed by the British Parliament in 1766 stating that the British government had the same power to tax and make laws for the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever" as it did in Britain.

Stamp Act

Parliament’s 1765 requirement that revenue stamps be affixed to all colonial printed matter, documents, and playing cards; the Stamp Act Congress met to formulate a response, and the act was repealed the following year.

Stamp Act

A 1765 British law imposing a tax on the colonies requiring them to pay a stamp duty on documents, newspapers, and playing cards, leading to widespread protest.