Erikson Would Explain a Child's Interest in Achieving Goals on the Sporting

question 38

Multiple Choice

Erikson would explain a child's interest in achieving goals on the sporting field or in the classroom as being due to

• A) a reinforcement of stereotypes.
• B) a way to channel nervous energy.
• C) the need to feel a sense of competence.
• D) a rebellion against authority figures.
• E) a way to establish trust with teammates.

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Definitions:

Psychological Empowerment

The process of increasing personal feelings of influence, competence, and autonomy, enhancing individual capacity to act on one's environment.

Meaningfulness

The value of work tasks in line with a person’s own self-concepts and ideals.

Self-determination

The process by which a person controls their own life.

Psychological Empowerment

A motivational construct characterized by an individual's sense of control over their work, understanding of their role's significance, belief in their competence, and perception of opportunities to innovate.