According to Erikson,preschoolers' Exuberant Play and Bold Efforts to Master

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson,preschoolers' exuberant play and bold efforts to master new tasks break down when they __________.

• A) are threatened, criticized, and punished excessively by adults
• B) identify too strongly with the same-sex parent
• C) identify too strongly with the other-sex parent
• D) have an overly lenient superego

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Definitions:

Enlightenment Thinkers

Philosophers and intellectuals of the 18th century Enlightenment period who emphasized reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and authority.

Traditional Authorities

denote individuals or institutions that wield power through customs, traditions, or cultural consensus.

Vilfredo Pareto

An Italian economist and sociologist known for his contributions to economic theory and the Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule.

Interdependent Parts

Components of a system that rely on each other for their function and stability, illustrating the connectedness within a system.