According to Erikson's Theory of the Human Life Cycle, the Predominant

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson's theory of the human life cycle, the predominant developmental issue in infancy is _________.

• A)autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• B)initiative vs. guilt
• C)basic trust vs. mistrust
• D)intimacy vs. isolation
• E)identity vs. role confusion

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Definitions:

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the inherent goodness and personal growth potential of individuals.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Personal Growth

Personal growth refers to the process of improving self-awareness, knowledge, skills, and overall well-being.

Collective Unconscious

A term coined by Carl Jung, referring to structures of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species.