Questions and Answers
What is the primary outcome of successful navigation through the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage?
Children who are encouraged to take initiative during the Initiative vs. Guilt stage may feel guilty for trying.
False
What key question do adolescents (12-18 years) ask themselves during the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage?
Who am I, and where am I going?
During the ________ vs. __________ stage, successful individuals feel productive and contribute to society.
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Match the developmental stage with its key question:
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Study Notes
Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy: 0-18 months)
- Central question: Can I trust the world?
- Outcome: Responsive and reliable caregivers foster trust in infants; unresponsive care can lead to mistrust.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (Early Childhood: 18 months-3 years)
- Central question: Can I do things myself, or must I always rely on others?
- Outcome: Successful experiences promote autonomy; failure may result in feelings of shame and doubt about abilities.
Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool: 3-5 years)
- Central question: Is it okay for me to take initiative and explore the world?
- Outcome: Encouraged initiative leads to feelings of capability; lack of encouragement may produce guilt over attempts to explore.
Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age: 5-12 years)
- Central question: Can I succeed in the world of people and things?
- Outcome: Encouragement results in a sense of industry and competence; criticism can instill feelings of inferiority.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence: 12-18 years)
- Central question: Who am I, and where am I going?
- Outcome: Successful navigation leads to a strong identity; failure can create confusion about one's role and future.
Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood: 18-40 years)
- Central question: Can I form intimate relationships with others?
- Outcome: Success leads to strong relationships; failure may result in feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood: 40-65 years)
- Central question: Can I contribute to society and help guide the next generation?
- Outcome: Successful adults feel productive and fulfilled; failure may lead to feelings of stagnation and unproductiveness.
Integrity vs. Despair (Late Adulthood: 65+ years)
- Central question: Have I lived a meaningful life?
- Outcome: Feeling satisfied with life experiences results in integrity; dissatisfaction may lead to despair over unfulfilled opportunities.
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Test your understanding of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development stages, focusing on trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, and initiative vs. guilt. This quiz evaluates key questions and outcomes for each developmental stage from infancy to preschool age.
