COPY: Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages

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What is the main focus of the industry versus inferiority stage?

Contributing to society and leaving a lasting legacy

Exploring one's sense of self and identity

Developing intimate relationships

Comparing oneself to others and developing competence (correct)

Which negative outcome is associated with the identity versus role confusion stage?

Experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness

Developing feelings of guilt and inadequacy

Developing a fear of intimacy

Experiencing identity confusion and uncertainty (correct)

In the intimacy versus isolation stage, what is the positive outcome associated with successfully establishing intimate relationships?

Experiencing guilt and inadequacy

Developing a strong sense of identity

Developing feelings of isolation and loneliness

Developing a sense of connectedness and intimacy (correct)

What is the key characteristic of the generativity versus stagnation stage in middle adulthood?

Focusing on contributing to society and leaving a lasting legacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential negative consequence of being discouraged or restricted in activities during the stage of purpose and initiative?

Developing feelings of guilt and inadequacy Signup and view all the answers

During Erikson's trust versus mistrust stage, what will happen if an infant's needs are consistently met and they feel loved and cared for?

They will develop a sense of trust in others Signup and view all the answers

What is the key psychosocial crisis in Erikson's autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?

Feeling shame and doubt about abilities Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a child is encouraged and supported in their efforts during the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?

They will develop a sense of autonomy and self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

If an infant develops a sense of mistrust and insecurity during the trust versus mistrust stage, what may result from this later in life?

Difficulty trusting others Signup and view all the answers

What does the initiative versus guilt stage in Erikson's theory primarily focus on?

Asserting independence and making choices Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main focus of the industry versus inferiority stage?

Which negative outcome is associated with the identity versus role confusion stage?

In the intimacy versus isolation stage, what is the positive outcome associated with successfully establishing intimate relationships?

What is the key characteristic of the generativity versus stagnation stage in middle adulthood?

What is the potential negative consequence of being discouraged or restricted in activities during the stage of purpose and initiative?

During Erikson's trust versus mistrust stage, what will happen if an infant's needs are consistently met and they feel loved and cared for?

What is the key psychosocial crisis in Erikson's autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?

What happens if a child is encouraged and supported in their efforts during the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?

If an infant develops a sense of mistrust and insecurity during the trust versus mistrust stage, what may result from this later in life?

What does the initiative versus guilt stage in Erikson's theory primarily focus on?

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