Erikson Proposed Eight Stages of Personality Development Through the Life

question 46

Multiple Choice

Erikson proposed eight stages of personality development through the life span, many more than Freud proposed. In terms of stages, Freud's anal stage of development takes place roughly the same time of life as which of Erikson's stages?

• A) Trust versus mistrust
• B) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
• C) Initiative versus guilt
• D) Industry versus inferiority

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive due to market prices.

Producer Surplus

Producer surplus is the difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually measured at points above the supply curve.

Tax

A mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed on a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.