In the Behavioristic View of Development, the Core of Personality

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the behavioristic view of development, the core of personality is shaped by early learning experiences and by _____, which consists of praise, attention, and approval from others.

• A)congruence
• B)the superego
• C)social reinforcement
• D)self-efficacy

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Definitions:

Erikson's Theory

Erikson's Theory, developed by Erik Erikson, outlines eight stages of psychosocial development that individuals pass through from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a specific conflict and potential for growth.

Distinct Stages

Separate and clearly identifiable phases through which a process or development progresses.

Temperament

An individual's natural disposition or inborn behavioral patterns, often visible from infancy and thought to be partly genetic.

Children Behave

The observed actions and reactions of children in response to their environment or stimuli.