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WorksheetsErik Erikson: Psychosocial Development
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
According to Erik Erikson, personality develops through how many life stages?
eight
five
ten
six
What happens if we handle the challenges of each life stage well, according to Erikson?
A) We build positive traits like trust or confidence
B) We skip to the next stage
C) We become insecure
D) We avoid all challenges
If we struggle with a stage, we might carry insecurity or doubt into the next stage.
True
False
According to Erikson's 8 Stages, what is the main conflict during infancy (0-1 year)?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
What do babies learn during the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage according to Erikson?
Babies learn whether the world is safe and if people can be trusted.
Babies learn how to speak their first words.
Babies learn to walk independently.
Babies learn to solve complex problems.
What is an example of a situation that helps a baby develop trust during infancy?
When a baby cries and someone feeds or comforts them, they start to trust that others care.
When a baby is left alone for long periods without attention.
When a baby is ignored when they cry.
When a baby is only given attention when they are quiet.
If the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage is successful, what does the child develop?
The child develops trust and feels secure.
The child develops independence and autonomy.
The child develops guilt and shame.
The child develops inferiority and doubt.
If the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage is not successful, what might the child develop?
They may develop mistrust and feel anxious or fearful about the world.
They may develop a strong sense of independence and autonomy.
They may develop advanced problem-solving skills early on.
They may develop an overly optimistic view of the world.
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, what is the main conflict for toddlers (1-3 years)?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Fill in the blank: When adults let toddlers try and support their independence, they feel _____
confident
anxious
ignored
hungry
An example of autonomy in toddlers according to Erikson’s 8 Stages is:
A toddler choosing which clothes to wear.
A toddler imitating an adult's actions.
A toddler sharing toys with others.
A toddler learning to read.
If toddlers are successful in this stage, what do they develop?
Shame
Doubt
Autonomy
Guilt
If toddlers are not successful in developing autonomy, they may feel shame or doubt about their abilities.
True
False
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, what is happening during the Preschool (3–6 years): Initiative vs. Guilt stage? Fill in the blank: Kids start to take ______ — making up games, asking questions, and trying new things.
initiative
control
responsibility
risks
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, which of the following is an example of initiative during the Preschool (3–6 years) stage?
A child who plans a pretend game learns leadership and creativity.
A child who refuses to play with others.
A child who only follows instructions.
A child who avoids new activities.
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, if a child is successful during the Preschool (3–6 years): Initiative vs. Guilt stage, what do they develop? Fill in the blank: They develop ______ — confidence in taking action.
initiative
autonomy
trust
competence
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, if a child is not successful during the Preschool (3–6 years): Initiative vs. Guilt stage, how might they feel? Fill in the blank: They may feel ______ or hesitant to try things.
guilty
excited
confident
independent
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, what is the main conflict during the Elementary School (6-12 years) stage?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Role Confusion
What happens to kids during the Elementary School (6-12 years) stage according to Erikson’s 8 Stages? Fill in the blank: Kids begin to compare themselves to others at school and want to feel ______ and successful.
capable
invisible
isolated
confused
Which of the following is an example of building pride during the Elementary School (6-12 years) stage in Erikson’s 8 Stages?
Doing well on a project or learning a new skill
Ignoring schoolwork
Refusing to participate in group activities
Avoiding new challenges
If a child is successful during the Elementary School (6-12 years) stage in Erikson’s 8 Stages, what do they develop?
Inferiority
Industry — a sense of competence and hard work
Shame
Confusion
If a child is not successful during the Elementary School (6-12 years) stage in Erikson’s 8 Stages, they may feel inferior or think they aren’t good enough.
True
False
According to Erikson's 8 Stages, what is the main psychosocial conflict during adolescence (12-18 years)?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Fill in the blank: During adolescence, teens try to figure out who they are — their values, beliefs, and _______.
goals
hobbies
friends
grades
Which of the following is an example of what teens might do during the adolescence stage according to Erikson's theory?
Learning to walk
Trying out different hobbies, friend groups, or styles
Developing trust in caregivers
Learning to read
If successful in the adolescence stage, what do individuals develop?
A) A sense of mistrust
B) A strong identity and sense of direction
C) Role confusion
D) Shame and doubt
If not successful in the adolescence stage, individuals may feel ______ — unsure of who they are or where they belong.
role confusion
self-actualization
intimacy
generativity
According to Erikson’s 8 Stages, what is the main psychosocial conflict during Young Adulthood (19–40 years)?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Fill in the blank: During Young Adulthood, individuals ___ .
form close relationships and learn to share their lives with others
focus primarily on retirement planning and reflection on life
experience rapid physical growth similar to adolescence
typically begin to disengage from social activities
Which of the following is an example of what happens during Young Adulthood according to Erikson?
Building friendships, partnerships, or long-term relationships based on trust
Learning to read and write
Developing a sense of industry
Exploring independence
If not successful in the Young Adulthood stage, individuals may feel isolated or fear commitment.
True
False
In Erikson's 8 Stages, what is the main focus of adults during Middle Adulthood (40–65 years)?
Contributing to society and helping the next generation through work, parenting, or mentoring.
Achieving independence from parents and developing a sense of identity.
Establishing trust in relationships and learning to form intimate bonds.
Developing basic trust versus mistrust in infancy.
Which of the following is an example of generativity during Middle Adulthood according to Erikson's 8 Stages?
A) Volunteering
B) Ignoring family
C) Avoiding work
D) Isolating oneself
If successful in the stage of Middle Adulthood (Generativity vs. Stagnation), what do individuals feel?
A sense of purpose and contribution (generativity).
A sense of confusion and lack of direction.
A feeling of isolation and loneliness.
A sense of despair and regret.
If not successful in the stage of Middle Adulthood (Generativity vs. Stagnation), what might individuals feel?
Stagnation — stuck or unfulfilled.
Excitement and adventure.
A sense of youthful energy.
Complete satisfaction with life.
What is the age range for Middle Adulthood in Erikson's 8 Stages?
20–40 years
40–65 years
65–80 years
13–19 years
According to Erikson’s 8th stage, what do older adults reflect on during Late Adulthood (65+ years)?
What they’ve accomplished, learned, and experienced.
How to develop trust versus mistrust.
The best way to form intimate relationships.
How to master basic motor skills.
In Erikson’s 8th stage, what is the main conflict faced by individuals in Late Adulthood (65+ years)?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Integrity vs. Despair
Initiative vs. Guilt
If successful in Erikson’s 8th stage, what do older adults feel?
Despair
Integrity, peace, and fulfillment
Shame
Guilt
If not successful in Erikson’s 8th stage, older adults may feel ______ — sadness or regret over missed opportunities.
despair
joy
hope
trust
In Erikson’s 8th stage, looking back with pride is an example of integrity.
True
False
According to Erikson, what happens if you struggle with challenges at one stage of development?
You cannot progress to the next stage
You can still grow and repair later in life
You will always fail future stages
You skip the next stage
Fill in the blank: Successfully handling challenges at one stage helps prepare you for the _____
next (stage)
same (stage)
previous (stage)
first (stage)
According to the passage, what did Jean Piaget study?
How children’s thinking and reasoning change as they grow
How adults learn new skills
The history of education
The physical growth of children
Jean Piaget believed that kids think in the same way as adults.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Jean Piaget identified ______ stages of cognitive (thinking) development.
four
three
five
six
According to Jean Piaget's 4 Stages, during the Sensorimotor stage (0-2 years), how do babies primarily learn?
Through reading books
Through their senses and movement, like touching, tasting, and seeing
By talking to adults
By watching television
Fill in the blank: The Sensorimotor stage in Jean Piaget's 4 Stages occurs from ____ to ____ years old.
0 to 2
2 to 4
4 to 6
6 to 8
Which of the following is NOT one of the senses babies use to learn during the Sensorimotor stage?
Touching
Tasting
Seeing
Flying
According to Jean Piaget's 4 Stages, during the Preoperational stage (2–7 years), what do kids start using?
Advanced math skills
Language and imagination
Abstract reasoning
Scientific methods
According to Jean Piaget’s 4 Stages, at what age range does the Concrete Operational stage occur?
2-6 years
7-11 years
12-18 years
0-2 years
According to Jean Piaget, at the Formal Operational stage (12+ years), teens and adults can think _______, reason, and form opinions about things like justice or the future.
abstractly
concretely
emotionally
impulsively
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, children think differently at each age — their ______ grows over time.
logic
height
appetite
hair
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, learning happens when kids ______, make mistakes, and problem-solve.
explore
memorize
compete
ignore
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, knowledge is something we ______, not something that’s just “given” to us.
construct
inherit
memorize
receive
According to Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, we learn best with other people's help.
True
False
Lev Vygotsky believed that learning happens through which of the following?
Sitting alone and thinking
Talking, working, and interacting with others
Sleeping
Watching TV
Fill in the blank: According to Vygotsky, our ______, language, and relationships shape the way we think and learn.
culture
biology
memory
emotions
According to Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, which group helps shape how you understand the world?
Family, friends, teachers, and community
Only teachers
Only family members
Only the community
According to Vygotsky’s Key Ideas, what is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
The space where you can do everything by yourself
The space between what you can do by yourself and what you can do with someone’s help
The space where you cannot learn anything new
The space where you only learn with a teacher
Fill in the blank: The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the “sweet spot” for learning — the space between what you can do by yourself and what you can do with _________
someone’s help
no effort
complete independence
a textbook
Learning algebra with a teacher fits into Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) because:
A teacher helps students accomplish tasks they cannot do alone but can achieve with guidance.
It shows that students can learn everything independently without help.
It demonstrates that learning is only possible through memorization.
It proves that the ZPD is not relevant to mathematics.
What is scaffolding according to Vygotsky’s Key Ideas?
When someone gives you support while you learn something new, then slowly steps back as you become more confident.
When you learn something completely on your own without any help.
When you never receive any support while learning.
When you only learn from books.
Fill in the blank: Scaffolding is like using ________ — you don’t keep them forever, just until you can ride on your own.
training wheels
crayons
umbrellas
ladders
According to Vygotsky’s Key Ideas, scaffolding means you always have support and never do things on your own.
True
False
Scaffolding when learning to drive involves which of the following?
Receiving step-by-step guidance and support from an instructor.
Learning to drive entirely on your own without any help.
Only watching videos about driving without practicing.
Driving only in simulations without real-world experience.
