According to __________, Children Move Through a Series of Stages

question 127

Multiple Choice

According to __________, children move through a series of stages in which they confront conflicts between biological drives and social expectations.

• A) ecological systems theory
• B) the psychoanalytic perspective
• C) the behaviorist perspective
• D) social learning theory

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, or the confidence and satisfaction in oneself.

Defence Mechanism

refers to unconscious psychological strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions and to maintain self-esteem.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism whereby unacceptable thoughts or impulses are converted into their opposite within the individual's consciousness.

Exaggerated Care

Overly attentive or unnecessary assistance, often beyond what is required or beneficial, possibly hindering independence or growth.