The First of Erikson's Stages Focuses on the Issue of

question 167

Multiple Choice

The first of Erikson's stages focuses on the issue of

• A) industry vs. inferiority.
• B) autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
• C) trust vs. mistrust.
• D) identity vs. identity confusion.

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Definitions:

Scientific Experimentation

The systematic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses through controlled testing and observation.

Background Research

The process of gathering existing information and data on a specific topic, to understand prior developments and inform new inquiries or hypotheses.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Prototype

An early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process.