According to Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, Development Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, development is

• A) the result of a natural unfolding of biological plans.
• B) determined by the resolution of conflicts between one's biological drives and society's standards of right and wrong.
• C) the result of children's attempts to understand their worlds.
• D) determined by children's resolution of psychological and social crises.

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Definitions:

Contingencies

Conditions, events, or situations that are dependent on other factors or conditions occurring first.

Behavioral Signature

A unique pattern of actions or reactions that are characteristic of an individual across different situations.

Mischel

Refers to Walter Mischel, a psychologist known for his work on personality theory and cognitive-affective behavior.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.