According to the Text, as Abbey Moves Through Middle Childhood

question 104

Multiple Choice

According to the text, as Abbey moves through middle childhood, her parents would be expected to become less concerned with her ____________ and more concerned with her _____________.

• A) industry; trust
• B) industry; intimacy needs
• C) achievement; autonomy
• D) autonomy; achievement

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Definitions:

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of a general theoretical framework for the social sciences and his contributions to the theory of social action and the study of social systems.

Family Socialization

The process by which parents and other family members teach children the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society.

George Herbert Mead

A sociologist and philosopher known for his work in symbolic interactionism and for exploring the relationship between the self and society.

Personal Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide and motivate attitudes and actions in an individual's life.