10 Questions
According to Erikson's theory, during middle childhood, children attempt to master many skills, developing a sense of themselves as either:
Industrious or inferior
What is the main goal of effortful control during middle childhood?
Regulating one's emotions and actions through effort
During the latency stage, children channel their sexual energy into:
Social concerns
What is the term used to describe the tendency for children to assess their abilities by measuring them against those of other people, especially their peers?
Social comparison
What do children acquire during the latency stage?
Cognitive skills and assimilated cultural values
What is resilience with respect to overcoming serious stress?
The ability to adapt well despite significant adversity
Which factor is mentioned as an important source of social support for children?
Extended family members
What does family structure refer to?
The legal and genetic relationships among relatives living in the same home
What does the text suggest about the influence of shared environment on children's traits?
It diminishes as children grow older
What is the most common type of household according to the text?
A family household with at least one parent and one child under 18
Test your knowledge of the psychosocial development in middle childhood with a focus on the nature of the child, industry and inferiority, effortful control, and Erikson's perspective on school-age children.
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