When Children Cannot Cope with the Problems of a Particular

question 63

Multiple Choice

When children cannot cope with the problems of a particular stage of psychosocial development, they tend to become:

• A) suicidal.
• B) arrested in development.
• C) prosocial.
• D) moral monsters.

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Definitions:

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist immediate temptations in order to achieve longer-term goals.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine whether it is a threat.

Threatening Event

An occurrence that poses a danger or harm, potentially triggering stress or anxiety.

Course of Action

A plan or strategy intended to accomplish a specific goal, often involving a series of steps or procedures to be followed.