Which Statement Best Illustrates Erikson's Theory of Development

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement best illustrates Erikson's theory of development?

• A) The main goal is to establish equilibrium between self and environment.
• B) One progresses through stages that involve specific psychosocial tasks.
• C) There are four distinct, sequential levels of cognitive development.
• D) Cognitive development occurs from birth to around age 15.

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Definitions:

Cross-Cultural Service Provision

This involves tailoring services and support to meet the diverse needs of people from different cultural backgrounds.

Acculturation

The process through which individuals or groups from one culture come into contact with another and adopt or adapt to the cultural norms, values, and practices of the other group.

Diverse Populations

Refers to groups of people with varied backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.

Racial Identity Development

The series of predictable stages that people of color go through as they struggle to make sense of their relationship to their own cultural group as well as to the oppression of mainstream culture. A parallel process has been suggested for Whites.