Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

The preschool-aged child is typically in which of Erikson’s psychosocial stages?

• Intimacy versus isolation

• Identity versus role confusion

• Initiative versus guilt

• Integrity versus despair

Erikson used the phrase “_____” to characterize the key element of adolescence.

• sexual exploration

• identity crisis

• guilt heaped upon guilt

• reciprocal determinism

28 year-old Sarah is a typical young adult. As such, Erikson would suggest that Sarah is most concerned about _____.

• dying young.

• the shame he experienced as a toddler.

• finding a job.

• establishing an intimate long-term love relationship.

Which question provides the best example of the concept of generativity versus stagnation?

• Will my work benefit the next generation?

• Do I know who I am?

• Should I get married?

• Will my choice of college major lead to a career in which I will make a lot of money?

Why is the successful completion of the trust versus mistrust stage important?

• Because if this stage is not successfully completed, the individual will become anxious and insecure.

• Because if this stage is not successfully completed, the individual will not be trustworthy.

• Because if this stage is not successfully completed, the individual will not understand the concept of trust.

• Because if this stage is not successfully completed, the individual will become a liar.

At what time of life does Erikson stage Industry vs. Inferiority occur?

• old age

• adolescence

• infancy

• school age