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PERDEV- PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY ERIK ERIKSON

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

As a high school student, you are struggling to fit in with your peers. Which stage of Erikson's theory are you likely experiencing?

a)

Identity vs. Identity Diffusion

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

2.

You are torn between choosing a major that aligns with your interests and one that promises a stable career. What stage of development is this conflict most related to?

a)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

b)

Trust vs. Mistrust

c)

Identity vs. Identity Diffusion

d)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

3.

As an engineer, you struggle with adapting to new technologies and methodologies in your field. This challenge is most closely related to which stage of Erikson's theory?

a)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b)

Industry vs. Inferiority

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

4.

You are working on a team project and find it difficult to trust your colleagues' abilities. This situation reflects a conflict between:

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

c)

Initiative vs. Guilt

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

5.

You feel disconnected from your patients and struggle to establish meaningful relationships. This disconnect may be associated with:

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

c)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

6.

As a lawyer, you constantly seek approval from your colleagues and supervisors. This behavior may stem from unresolved conflicts related to which stage?

a)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

7.

You find it challenging to balance your personal values with the demands of your job. This internal conflict is most related to:

a)

Identity vs. Identity Diffusion

b)

Trust vs. Mistrust

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

8.

As an IT professional, you struggle with taking risks and trying new approaches in your projects. This difficulty aligns with which stage of Erikson's theory?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

d)

Industry vs. Inferiority

9.

You feel disconnected from your team members and find it hard to collaborate effectively. This disconnect may be associated with:

a)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

b)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

10.

You feel disconnected from your team members and find it hard to collaborate effectively. This disconnect may be associated with:

a)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

b)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

11.

As a son or daughter at home, you often struggle with asserting your independence from your parents. This challenge is most closely related to which stage of development?

a)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b)

Industry vs. Inferiority

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

12.

You have difficulty forming close relationships with your siblings and feel a sense of isolation. This situation reflects a conflict between:

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

13.

You have difficulty forming close relationships with your siblings and feel a sense of isolation. This situation reflects a conflict between:

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

14.

As a business owner, you have difficulty trusting your employees to handle important tasks independently. This issue is most closely related to which stage of Erikson's theory?

a)

Initiative vs. Guilt

b)

Trust vs. Mistrust

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

15.

You struggle with finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in running your business. This internal conflict is most associated with:

a)

Industry vs. Inferiority

b)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

16.

Situation: You are struggling to balance your social life and academic responsibilities. What should you prioritize according to Erikson's theory?

a)

Social life

b)

Academic responsibilities

c)

Both equally

d)

Both equally

17.

Situation: You are facing a challenging project that requires teamwork and collaboration. How can Erikson's theory of psychosocial development help you navigate this situation?

a)

Seek individual recognition

b)

Foster trust and cooperation within the team

c)

Focus on personal achievements

d)

Avoid interactions with team members

18.

Situation: A patient is struggling with a chronic illness and feeling hopeless. How can you apply Erikson's theory to help them cope?

a)

Focus on physical treatments

b)

Address the patient's emotional needs and support their sense of purpose

c)

Provide medication only

d)

Refer them to a counselor

19.

Situation: You are representing a client going through a difficult divorce. How can understanding Erikson's theory benefit your approach to the case?

a)

Focus solely on legal matters

b)

Consider the emotional impact on the client and promote resolution

c)

Ignore the emotional aspects of the case

d)

Encourage confrontation between the parties

20.

Situation: You are leading a team in implementing a new technological solution. How can Erikson's theory guide your leadership style?

a)

Focus on individual achievements

b)

Encourage collaboration and competence development within the team

c)

Avoid social interactions with team members

d)

Implement strict rules and regulations

21.

Situation: Your aging parents are struggling with their independence. How can you support them based on Erikson's theory?

a)

Take control of their decisions

b)

Encourage their autonomy and respect their choices

c)

Ignore their needs

d)

Enroll them in a nursing home

22.

Situation: Your restaurant is facing financial difficulties, and you are considering laying off staff. How can Erikson's theory influence your decision-making?

a)

Prioritize profits over employee well-being

b)

Consider the impact on employees' sense of competence and self-worth

c)

Ignore the situation and hope for the best

d)

Close the restaurant immediately

23.

Your company is expanding rapidly, and you are promoting employees to leadership positions. How can Erikson's theory help you support their growth?

a)

Focus on individual achievements

b)

Provide opportunities for growth and mentorship

c)

Promote competition among employees

d)

Ignore personal development

24.

As an accountant:

Situation: You are working with a client who is struggling with financial management and planning for the future. How can you apply Erikson's theory to assist them?

a)

Focus solely on the numbers and figures

b)

Help them set financial goals and empower them to take control of their future

c)

Ignore their emotional concerns

d)

Refer them to a financial advisor

25.

As an engineer, you are hesitant to take on leadership roles and prefer to work in isolation. This tendency may be linked to which stage of Erikson's theory?

a)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b)

Industry vs. Inferiority

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

26.

As a medical practitioner, you face challenges in balancing empathy with professional detachment. This internal conflict may stem from unresolved issues related to:

a)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair

27.

You struggle to collaborate effectively with other researchers and find it challenging to form meaningful scientific partnerships. This difficulty aligns with which stage of development?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

28.

As a son or daughter at home, you feel pressured to meet your parents' expectations and struggle to assert your own identity. This conflict is most closely related to which stage of development?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

29.

As a business owner, you struggle with adapting to market changes and find it hard to innovate within your industry. This challenge is most closely related to which stage of Erikson's theory?

a)

Industry vs. Inferiority

b)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Integrity vs. Despair