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Psychology Quiz: Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory

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Please answer the following questions related to Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory. Select the best answer from the options provided or answer the open-ended questions as instructed.

  1. What is the primary focus of Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory?

    • A. Cognitive development across the lifespan
    • B. The stages of moral development
    • C. The formation of identity through psychosocial crises

  2. How many stages are there in Erikson's Psychosocial Theory?

    • A. Five
    • B. Seven
    • C. Eight

  3. In which stage do individuals face the challenge of trust vs. mistrust?

    • A. Infancy
    • B. Adolescence
    • C. Early adulthood

  4. Which stage is characterized by the conflict of autonomy vs. shame and doubt?

    • A. Toddlerhood
    • B. Middle adulthood
    • C. Late adulthood

  5. Identify the age range that corresponds to the stage of identity vs. role confusion.

    • A. 0-1 years
    • B. 12-18 years
    • C. 35-65 years

  6. In the stage of intimacy vs. isolation, what is the key challenge individuals face?

    • A. Building deep relationships with others
    • B. Fostering a sense of accomplishment
    • C. Establishing independence from parents

  7. Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's stages?

    • A. Initiative vs. guilt
    • B. Competence vs. inferiority
    • C. Adaptation vs. failure

  8. At what stage do individuals primarily seek to achieve generativity vs. stagnation?

    • A. Young adulthood
    • B. Midlife
    • C. Later adulthood

  9. In the final stage of Erikson's theory, individuals grapple with which conflict?

    • A. Ego integrity vs. despair
    • B. Industry vs. inferiority
    • C. Trust vs. mistrust

  10. What is the outcome of successfully resolving the crisis of generativity vs. stagnation?

    • A. A strong sense of failure in life
    • B. A sense of contribution to society and future generations
    • C. Feelings of loneliness and isolation

  11. During which stage do individuals deal with the tension of industry vs. inferiority?

    • A. Preschool age
    • B. School age
    • C. Young adulthood

  12. Explain how Erikson’s psychosocial theory differs from Freud’s psychosexual stages.

  13. Which of the following is a significant criticism of Erikson’s theory?

    • A. Lack of empirical support
    • B. Overemphasis on adolescence
    • C. Inclusion of sexual development

  14. How does Erikson believe culture and society impact development?

    • A. They have minimal influence on the stages
    • B. They shape the challenges individuals face at each stage
    • C. They only affect the outcomes of the final stage

  15. Name one way in which Erikson's work has influenced modern psychology or therapy practices.

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