Which of the Following Statements Describes the Most Preferable Outcome

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the most preferable outcome of Erikson's psychosocial stage of initiative versus guilt?

• A)The child is free of guilt.
• B)The child finds an even balance of initiative and guilt.
• C)The child finds a balance of initiative and guilt,with the greater emphasis on initiative.
• D)The child finds a balance of initiative and guilt,with the greater emphasis on guilt.

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Definitions:

External Factors

Various outside influences that can affect a person's behavior, decisions, health, and psychological development, including social, environmental, and economic factors.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity.

Controllable Factor

An aspect or variable that can be modified or managed to influence an outcome or achieve a desired result.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines five stages people go through in altering their behavior.