Sally Is in the Stage Erikson Calls Initiative Vs

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sally is in the stage Erikson calls initiative vs.guilt.Her parents supervise her closely and direct all her activities.The danger is that Sally may

• A)develop an exaggerated sense of her own abilities.
• B)eventually grow to mistrust her parents.
• C)have difficulty trusting her own judgment.
• D)not learn that some things should never be done.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the drive towards immediate satisfaction of instinctual urges and desires.

Physiological Activation

An increase in bodily functions in response to stimuli, indicating a heightened state of arousal.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can impede performance.

Self-determination Theory

A psychological theory focused on motivation, concerning people's basic psychological needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy.