Which of the Following Is a Correct Match Between the Psychosocial

question 377

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct match between the psychosocial stage and its age range?

• A)autonomy versus shame and doubt---------adolescence
• B)trust versus mistrust--------------------------young adulthood
• C)initiative versus guilt--------------------------ages one to three years
• D)industry versus inferiority--------------------ages 6--12 years

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning, such as food for a hungry animal.

Conditioned Reinforcer

An initially neutral stimulus that acquires the capacity to serve as a reinforcer through association with an unconditioned reinforcer.

Operant Conditioning

An educational process that involves altering the degree of a behavior by introducing reinforcements or deterrents.