Erikson's Theory of Social Development Viewed the Period from Ages

question 78

Multiple Choice

Erikson's theory of social development viewed the period from ages 3 to 5,his third stage,as characterized by the major challenge of _______.

• A)identity versus role diffusion
• B)industry versus inferiority
• C)initiative versus guilt
• D)autonomy versus shame and doubt

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Definitions:

Parenting Style

Refers to the manner in which parents raise their children, typically categorized into types such as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved.

Self-Esteem

An individual's own judgement of their value or importance.

Cocktail Party Effect

The phenomenon where an individual can focus on a single conversation in a noisy environment, filtering out other voices and background noise.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring other irrelevant information.