Joel Just Graduated from College and Is About to Start

question 62

Multiple Choice

Joel just graduated from college and is about to start his first job as a family life educator. He has planned to ask his college sweetheart to marry him after about 3 months in his new job. When Joel came home last weekend, he learned that his parents are divorcing, partially in order to dedicate more time to their careers. According to psychosocial theory, a combination of Joel's needs for development and the unexpected divorce of his parents may lead to

• A) Joel being able to resolve his current psychosocial crisis more quickly.
• B) Joel ignoring his developmental needs.
• C) Joel needing to revisit and reinterpret earlier psychosocial stages.
• D) Joel focusing only on his intimate relationship.

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Definitions:

Increases Self-esteem

Describes the process of improving one's own feeling of self-worth or personal value.

Positive Change

An improvement or advancement in a situation or behavior that is beneficial or desirable.

Perspective-taking

The ability to understand a situation or concept from an alternative point of view, particularly from another person's perspective.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed against individuals or groups.