Erik Erikson's Major Contribution to a Model of Psychosocial Development

question 15

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson's major contribution to a model of psychosocial development was

• A)identifying the developmental stages that occur in every human from birth to age 18.
• B)ordering developmental stages in infants and toddlers.
• C)recognizing that human development continues into adulthood.
• D)identifying adjustment disorders as a clinically significant mental disorder.

Learn the Kübler-Ross stages of coming to terms with mortality.

Grasp the significance of demographic changes in Canada.

Identify the primary agents of socialization and their impact on individual development.

Recognize the concept and importance of cultural capital.

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Definitions:

Autonomy Needs

Refers to the degree to which an individual desires the freedom to make choices and decisions independently.

Autonomous Motivation

A form of intrinsic motivation where individuals engage in behavior out of genuine interest or personal endorsement of its value.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that focuses on individuals' perceptions of fairness in exchange relationships, emphasizing the importance of achieving equity between an individual's input and outcomes.

Tactics

Specific actions or strategies designed to achieve a particular objective, often within the context of competition or conflict.