Explain the terms maldevelopment, maladaptions, and malignancies as described by Erikson.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Explain the concept of identity crisis experienced in adolescence. Explain the basic strength that is required to overcome anxiety in this stage.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3How is the superego developed in a child in the locomotor-genital stage according to Erikson?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4Erikson is best known for his eight stages of psychosocial development. Consider the stage of trust versus mistrust and (A) identify when this stage occurs; (B) give a general description of a positive and negative development of this stage.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5The preference for gender-based toys among children existed during the time of Erikson but is not prevalent today.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 6Erikson's theory allows for optimism and offers the possibility of a positive outcome in each stage of personality development.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.