Erikson's Theory of Psycho-social Development Quiz

What is the main focus of Stage 1 "Basic Trust vs. Mistrust"?

• Learning to trust others

• IDeveloping self-confidence

• Discovering our own interests

• Making a long-term commitment

What is the key factor in our development during Stage 2 "Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt"?

• Our mother

• Our friends and peers

• Our teachers

• Our role models

During Stage 4 "Industry vs. Inferiority," who has the most influence on us?

If children receive recognition from their parents in the
__________, they become hard-working.

• fourth stage

• second stage

• third stage

• fifth stage

In Stage 3 "Initiative vs. Guilt," what happens if we are encouraged to follow our interests?

• We develop guilt

• We become industrious

• We feel inferior

• We experience fear

In the third stage, preschoolers learn basic principles like
__________.

• how to read and write

• how round things roll

• how to study

• how to walk

Reoder the statement

• if children are allowed

• to discover themselves in the

• second stage,

• they develop

• self-confidence

In the second stage, children discover their (a)   and ask if
it's okay to be themselves.

• body
• feelings
• interests

During which stage of Erikson's theory do individuals tend to look back over their lives?

• Preschool Age

• Maturity

• Early Adulthood

• Adulthood

The key to development in the first stage is the _____