In the Last Part of the Last Stage of Erikson's

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the last part of the last stage of Erikson's theory of ego development,the person experiences which of the following?

• A) a deep concern for others and for the culture he/she will be leaving, thereby achieving ego transcendence
• B) a need to overcome the Fear of Death vs. Life Transcendence conflict, thereby coming to terms with both life and death
• C) a full withdrawal from his/her social roles and acceptance of death as inevitable, passively waiting for it
• D) a full acceptance of his/her death, but the desire to keep on living to achieve some final goal he/she has set

Recognize the differences in developmental outcomes related to child maltreatment, including physical, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Discuss the developmental progression of self-concept and self-esteem in children.

Explain the role of culture in shaping children's play behaviors and social interactions.

Understand the components and types of love as proposed by Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

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Definitions:

Permanent Change

A lasting alteration in behavior, situation, or environment that does not revert back to its original state.

Cognition

The act of learning and comprehending by using one's thoughts, experiences, and sensory inputs.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was once neutral but, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually provokes a conditioned reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.