According to Erikson, Which Developmental Stage Are Most Children Still

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, which developmental stage are most children still in when they enter kindergarten?

• A) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• B) Trust vs. mistrust
• C) Industry vs. inferiority
• D) Initiative vs. guilt

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with the environment using their senses and motor actions.

Piaget

Refers to Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, known for his pioneering work in the study of cognitive development in children.

Television Viewing

The act of watching content on a television set.

Language Development

The process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood.