A 5-Year-Old Child Is Striving on His Own to Learn

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old child is striving on his own to learn a new skill. According to Erik Erikson, this child is probably in the

• A) trust v. mistrust stage.
• B) initiative v. guilt stage.
• C) identity v. confusion stage.
• D) industry v. inferiority stage.

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Definitions:

Core of Creativity

The essential element or quality that enables someone to conceive new and original ideas or things.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task; it is usually self-applied.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information regarding gender-related qualities and behaviors.

Temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.