Exam 2: Erikson: Eight Stages of the Life Cycle

Which of the following developmental crises is experienced in young adults and is represented by the developmental struggle "I share who I am with special others versus I am alone and I have nothing to share"?

________________ in adolescence is a cornerstone of Erikson's theory.

Which of the following developmental crises is experienced in school-aged children and is represented by the developmental struggle "I can make friends and do things well versus nobody likes me and I'm stupid"?

Each of the eight stages of the human lifecycle is marked by a _________________ that is resolved on a continuum between opposing positive and negative outcomes.

According to the text, ____________ occurs when adolescents assume a preordained role without question.

While Freud emphasized internal psychosexual conflict in personality development, Erikson recognized that __________________ plays a significant role in shaping a child's sense of self.

Self-absorbed adults are productive members of society, guiding the younger generation, caring for elders, and contributing their talents for the betterment of all.

Identity diffusion means being productive and learning from failures.

According to Erikson, personality is formed as a result of the resolution of normative developmental crises, leaving people with both strengths and weaknesses.

Which of the following developmental crises is experienced in preschool and is represented by the developmental struggle "I can control my busyness versus what I do is bad"?

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is based on the premise that humans interact with an ever-widening circle of people, beginning with mother and ending with humankind in general.