Question 1

According to Erikson, the crisis of infancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  life or death. 
B)  autonomy or shame. 
C)  trust or mistrust. 
D)  eat or throw up. 
A)  life or death. 
B)  autonomy or shame. 
C)  trust or mistrust. 
D)  eat or throw up.

Question 2

During the elementary school years, children develop a sense of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-confidence. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  industry. 
D)  identity. 
A)  self-confidence. 
B)  gender identity. 
C)  industry. 
D)  identity.

Question 3

According to Erikson's theory, a sense of inferiority is particularly likely to develop during the __________ stage of development.

Accepted Answer

A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth 
A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth

Question 4

In contrast to Freud's psychosexual theory, Erikson offered a psychosocial theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Like Freud, Erikson dismissed religion as neurosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Erikson's theory, the sense of __________ is particularly likely to interfere with an individual's initiative.

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrust 
B)  guilt 
C)  shame 
D)  despair 
A)  mistrust 
B)  guilt 
C)  shame 
D)  despair

Question 7

Research shows that individualistic cultures show greater levels of generativity than do collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technological elements in culture provide a way to support a sense of competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The identity crisis can be thought of as finding an answer to the question __________ that is mutually agreeable to the individual and to other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Who am I?" 
B)  "What is the meaning of life?" 
C)  "When may I leave home?" 
D)  "Is this the right thing to do?" 
A)  "Who am I?" 
B)  "What is the meaning of life?" 
C)  "When may I leave home?" 
D)  "Is this the right thing to do?"

Question 10

The stage which has been most frequently studied by researchers is the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  industry 
C)  identity 
D)  intimacy 
A)  autonomy 
B)  industry 
C)  identity 
D)  intimacy

Question 11

In old age, people typically

Accepted Answer

A)  are considering whether life was meaningful. 
B)  are at the stage of developing generativity. 
C)  have completed all psychological development, so no tasks remain in old age. 
D)  are more neurotic than they were in youth. 
A)  are considering whether life was meaningful. 
B)  are at the stage of developing generativity. 
C)  have completed all psychological development, so no tasks remain in old age. 
D)  are more neurotic than they were in youth.

Question 12

Society influences adolescents but, according to Erikson, they do not influence society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Erikson's theory, adolescents are especially vulnerable to developing a sense of

Accepted Answer

A)  identity confusion. 
B)  inferiority. 
C)  shame. 
D)  despair. 
A)  identity confusion. 
B)  inferiority. 
C)  shame. 
D)  despair.

Question 14

The elderly are dealing with the task of integrity versus despair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare and contrast Erikson's psychosocial model of development with Freud's psychosexual
model.

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's psychosocial model of dev

Question 16

Which statement best corresponds to Erikson's epigenetic principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurosis occurs when basic needs are not met. 
B)  Fathers, as well as mothers, are important in development. 
C)  Development occurs according to a ground plan, with each part having its time of special ascendancy. 
D)  Sex differences are largely a result of heredity. 
A)  Neurosis occurs when basic needs are not met. 
B)  Fathers, as well as mothers, are important in development. 
C)  Development occurs according to a ground plan, with each part having its time of special ascendancy. 
D)  Sex differences are largely a result of heredity.

Question 17

In adolescence, a person develops a sense of fidelity to an ideology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The development of identity can be resolved wholly on an individual level and does not involve any influence by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A teenager who is exploring various identities is in a period of moratorium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The identity crisis occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood. 
B)  adolescence. 
C)  adulthood. 
D)  old age. 
A)  childhood. 
B)  adolescence. 
C)  adulthood. 
D)  old age.

According to Erikson, the crisis of infancy is

During the elementary school years, children develop a sense of

According to Erikson's theory, a sense of inferiority is particularly likely to develop during the __________ stage of development.

In contrast to Freud's psychosexual theory, Erikson offered a psychosocial theory.

Like Freud, Erikson dismissed religion as neurosis.

According to Erikson's theory, the sense of __________ is particularly likely to interfere with an individual's initiative.

Research shows that individualistic cultures show greater levels of generativity than do collectivist cultures.

Technological elements in culture provide a way to support a sense of competence.

The identity crisis can be thought of as finding an answer to the question __________ that is mutually agreeable to the individual and to other people.

The stage which has been most frequently studied by researchers is the __________ stage.

In old age, people typically

Society influences adolescents but, according to Erikson, they do not influence society.

According to Erikson's theory, adolescents are especially vulnerable to developing a sense of

The elderly are dealing with the task of integrity versus despair.

Compare and contrast Erikson's psychosocial model of development with Freud's psychosexual model.

Which statement best corresponds to Erikson's epigenetic principle?

In adolescence, a person develops a sense of fidelity to an ideology.

The development of identity can be resolved wholly on an individual level and does not involve any influence by society.

A teenager who is exploring various identities is in a period of moratorium.

The identity crisis occurs in

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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Exam 5: Erikson: Psychosocial Development

According to Erikson, the crisis of infancy is

During the elementary school years, children develop a sense of

According to Erikson's theory, a sense of inferiority is particularly likely to develop during the __________ stage of development.

In contrast to Freud's psychosexual theory, Erikson offered a psychosocial theory.

Like Freud, Erikson dismissed religion as neurosis.

According to Erikson's theory, the sense of __________ is particularly likely to interfere with an individual's initiative.

Research shows that individualistic cultures show greater levels of generativity than do collectivist cultures.

Technological elements in culture provide a way to support a sense of competence.

The identity crisis can be thought of as finding an answer to the question __________ that is mutually agreeable to the individual and to other people.

The stage which has been most frequently studied by researchers is the __________ stage.

In old age, people typically

Society influences adolescents but, according to Erikson, they do not influence society.

According to Erikson's theory, adolescents are especially vulnerable to developing a sense of

The elderly are dealing with the task of integrity versus despair.

Compare and contrast Erikson's psychosocial model of development with Freud's psychosexual model.

Which statement best corresponds to Erikson's epigenetic principle?

In adolescence, a person develops a sense of fidelity to an ideology.

The development of identity can be resolved wholly on an individual level and does not involve any influence by society.

A teenager who is exploring various identities is in a period of moratorium.

The identity crisis occurs in

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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