The Prototype for the Conflict Between Autonomy and Social Demands

question 38

Multiple Choice

The prototype for the conflict between autonomy and social demands for conformity in toddlerhood is

• A) answering the telephone.
• B) eating with a spoon.
• C) wearing lace-up shoes.
• D) toilet training.

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Definitions:

Social Standing

The position or rank of a person or group within the hierarchical structure of society, often influenced by factors like wealth, occupation, education, and familial lineage.

Poverty Rate

Is the percentage of people living below the poverty threshold, which is three times the minimum food budget established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Homelessness Rate

The proportion of people within a population who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Plight

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.