10 Questions
What is the consequence of pressuring someone into an identity during the Identity Vs. Role Confusion stage?
Rebellion in the form of establishing a negative identity
What can lead to role confusion during the Identity Vs. Role Confusion stage?
Failure to establish a sense of identity within society
What is the outcome of avoiding intimacy and fearing commitment during the Intimacy Vs. Isolation stage?
Isolation, loneliness, and sometimes depression
What is the result of successful completion of the Generativity Vs. Stagnation stage?
Feelings of usefulness and accomplishment
What are the consequences of reflecting on one's life and regretting not achieving goals during the Ego Integrity Vs. Despair stage?
Bitterness and despair
What may happen if children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the opportunity to assert themselves according to the text?
They may become overly dependent upon others and feel shame
What is the outcome if an infant's care is inconsistent, unpredictable, and unreliable as per the text?
The infant may feel a sense of mistrust and anxiety
What happens when children at the autonomy vs. shame stage are not given the opportunity to assert themselves?
They begin to feel inadequate and dependent upon others
What could be a consequence of squelching a child's tendency to assert themselves during the initiative vs. guilt stage?
The child may feel a sense of guilt and inhibit their creativity
What is the primary focus for children during the industry vs. inferiority stage?
Demonstrating specific competencies to win approval
Learn about the developmental stages in psychology focusing on trust versus mistrust and autonomy versus shame. Understand how infants may develop mistrust when facing inconsistent care, and how children strive for independence while overcoming shame and criticism.
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