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?

    <p>Focusing on contributing to society and leaving a lasting legacy</p> 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?

    <p>Developing feelings of guilt and inadequacy</p> 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?

    <p>They will develop a sense of trust in others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Feeling shame and doubt about abilities</p> 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?

    <p>They will develop a sense of autonomy and self-confidence</p> 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?

    <p>Difficulty trusting others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Asserting independence and making choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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