Julio, a 12-Year-Old, Cannot Get His Science Project to Work

question 104

Multiple Choice

Julio, a 12-year-old, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. In the context of Erik Erikson's eight stages of human development, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of

• A) stagnation.
• B) inferiority.
• C) shame and doubt.
• D) identity diffusion.

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Definitions:

Interpretive Symbolic Perspective

A theoretical approach that views society through the symbols and meanings individuals ascribe to objects, events, and behaviors.

Social Constructionism

A theory that suggests knowledge and many aspects of the world around us are not inherently objective but constructed through social processes.

Consensual Validation

The process of seeking confirmation from others that one's own perceptions and beliefs are correct.

Group Decision Making

The process where a group of individuals come together to make a decision, often involving discussions, debates, and consensus-building among members.