The View That Development Is a Result of the Unfolding

question 34

Multiple Choice

The view that development is a result of the unfolding of a specific and prearranged scheme or plan within the body is characteristic of

• A) Konrad Lorenz's ethological theory.
• B) Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory.
• C) Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory.
• D) Arnold Gesell's maturational theory.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

One’s self-description and self-evaluation according to various categories, such as child, adolescent, or adult, one’s gender, and one’s skills.

Nose Touching

A gesture that can indicate various social cues or emotional states, depending on the context, including lying, discomfort, or the need for reassurance.

Stranger Anxiety

The fear and apprehension that young children experience when encountering unfamiliar people, typically evident from about 6 to 12 months of age.

Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment

A type of insecure attachment where children exhibit a lack of clear attachment behavior, often due to inconsistent or traumatic caregiving.