Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages

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What is the main task facing an adolescent according to Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development?

  • Reducing dependency on parents
  • Forming romantic relationships
  • Achieving academic success
  • Establishing a strong sense of self (correct)

According to Sigmund Freud, what must adolescents do to develop a clear sense of self?

  • Spend more time with their peers
  • Increase their dependency on their parents
  • Reduce their dependency on their parents (correct)
  • Focus on their academic performance

What is the term used to describe a person's understanding of who they are and what they wish to become?

  • Self-awareness
  • Generativity
  • Identity (correct)
  • Integrity

What is the ability that adolescents develop at puberty, allowing them to think about who they are and what they wish to become?

<p>Abstract thought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the stage of development where adults seek to make a positive contribution to society?

<p>Generativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development?

<p>To understand personality development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two prominent theorists who emphasized the importance of developing a clear and independent sense of self during the adolescent years?

<p>Erik Erikson and Sigmund Freud (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the feelings that underlie my ideas uniquely?

<p>Mine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step towards emotionally healthy behavior?

<p>Be aware of your emotion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'investigate your emotion' mean in the context of emotional health?

<p>Tracing the origin of your emotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you face the facts without interpretations or judgments?

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What is the role of the mind and will in emotional health?

<p>The mind judges and the will carries out the judgment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about inner emotional states and outer expressions?

<p>They do not have to correspond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to 'read' other people's emotions?

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What is the main conflict during adolescence according to Erikson?

<p>Identity vs. Role Confusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the identity crisis in adolescence?

<p>Sudden biological changes of puberty and awakening of sexual desires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the gap between childhood security and adult autonomy?

<p>Psychosocial Moratorium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of adolescents during identity formation?

<p>Figuring out who they are and where they are going (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when adolescents fail to synthesize past experiences with future expectations?

<p>They experience role confusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of role experimentation during adolescence?

<p>To establish a sense of identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental question that defines identity crisis?

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What is a characteristic of postformal thought?

<p>It involves understanding that the correct answer can vary from one situation to another. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of cognitive development in emerging adulthood?

<p>Deciding on a particular worldview and recognizing its subjectivity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of recognizing diverse worldviews in emerging adulthood?

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What is the primary goal of postformal thought?

<p>To search for truth and find realistic solutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of absolutist thinking?

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What is the role of emotion and subjective factors in postformal thought?

<p>They are considered as influencers of thinking and problem-solving. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of recognizing that the search for truth is often an ongoing process?

<p>It promotes a sense of humility and openness to new ideas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory tends to remain unaffected in older adults?

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What type of memory is responsible for skills and routine procedures that are automatically performed?

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Which cognitive function is reasonably well preserved in older adults?

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What type of memory is most affected in older adults?

<p>Episodic memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What declines in older adults?

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Which type of memory involves the conscious recollection of facts and experiences?

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What is the term for the storage and retrieval of general knowledge and facts?

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What type of memory involves the recollection of life experiences?

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Which cognitive function is more affected in older adults?

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What type of memory is less affected in older adults?

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