3.6b Erikson's Stages of Development Quiz

According to Erikson's theory, which stage of psychosocial development occurs between birth and 18 months?

• Industry vs. Inferiority

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Trust vs. Mistrust

What is the major theme of the third stage of psychosocial development according to Erikson?

• Coping with new social and academic demands

• Forming intimate, loving relationships

• Asserting power and control over the world

• Developing a sense of personal control

During which stage of psychosocial development do children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities?

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

During which stage of psychosocial development do young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people?

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Generativity vs. Stagnation

What is the main focus of the 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

• Establishing independence and control over one's environment

• Developing a sense of trust in others

• Creating or nurturing things that will outlast an individual

• Forming intimate, loving relationships with other people

According to Erikson, during which stage of psychosocial development does the conflict of 'Identity vs. Role Confusion' occur?

• Adolescence

• Early Childhood

• Infancy

• Young Adulthood

In Erikson's theory, what is the major challenge in the 'Integrity vs. Despair' stage of psychosocial development?

• Developing a sense of personal control

• Reflecting on one's life and either piecing together a positive review or concluding with regret

• Forming intimate, loving relationships with other people

• Asserting power and control over the world

What is the main focus of the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

• Developing a sense of personal control

• Forming intimate, loving relationships with other people

• Establishing independence and control over one's environment

• Developing a sense of trust in others

During which stage of psychosocial development do individuals face the challenge of 'Industry vs. Inferiority' according to Erikson?

• Adolescence

• Early Childhood

• Infancy

• School Age

What is the major theme of the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage of psychosocial development according to Erikson?

• Asserting power and control over the world

• Developing a sense of personal control

• Forming intimate, loving relationships with other people

• Establishing independence and control over one's environment