Barbara Is in the Third Grade

question 136

Multiple Choice

Barbara is in the third grade. She spends many hours rehearsing her math skills, reading books, and collecting bugs. According to Erik Erikson, Barbara is developing a healthy sense of _____ through these tasks.

• A) industry
• B) self-control
• C) autonomy
• D) egocentrism

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Class

A categorization of individuals or families based on their economic status, reflected by income, education, and occupation.

Parental Ethnotheories

Parents’ values, beliefs, and goals about the development and care of children that reflect the traditions of their cultural communities.

Social Reorientation

The process during adolescence where individuals shift their primary social focus from family to peers, influencing identity formation and social networks.

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often violating social norms and laws.