Exam 5: Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Unresolved issues from the second psychosocial stage are most relevant to the cultural institution of

Erikson described "fidelity" as a strength associated with which ego development stage?

Some studies reported in the text have found that minority members score lower on identity than whites, a finding which is interpreted as a consequence of

Teenagers who are rebellious, nonconforming, and philosophically concerned are typical of those in the category of __________ on Marcia's measure.

What can a society do to support people's sense of initiative, according to Erikson's theory?

Erikson is best known for extending Freud's concept of the

Belonging to more than one cultural or ethnic group has many psychological disadvantages and no psychological benefits.

In modern life, despair is inevitable among the elderly, according to Erikson.

Erikson believed this cultural support makes the wisdom of past generations available to help with healing and growth

There has been little empirical research on Erikson's concept of identity.

The seventh psychosocial stage is expressed in the role of

In the integrity vs. isolation stage, the person focuses entirely on the past.

In contrast to Freud's emphasis on sexuality, Erikson emphasized the __________ aspects of personality.

In Erikson's third psychosocial stage, the child acts in a(n) __________ mode.

Erikson's basic principle for understanding development was the __________ principle.

A person who thinks conventionally, is moralistic, and has always known what he or she has wanted to become for a career fits the __________ category of Marcia's identity scale.

Ideally, the infant should develop with no mistrust whatsoever.

Different racial and ethnic groups face different cultural influences on identity formation.

A juvenile delinquent is typical of a person who has a __________ identity.

A person who is afraid of their identity being destroyed in a close relationship will have difficulty with the stage of intimacy versus isolation.