Which term refers to the mature resolution of the identity crisis?
A) identity diffusion
B) identity foreclosure
C) identity achievement
D) identity confusion
Question 2In old age, people typically
A) are considering whether life was meaningful.
B) are at the stage of developing generativity.
C) have completed all psychological development, so no tasks remain in old age.
D) are more neurotic than they were in youth.
Question 3Erikson's basic principle for understanding development was the __________ principle.
A) compensatory
B) epigenetic
C) self-actualization
D) conflict
Question 4According to Erikson's theory, a sense of inferiority is particularly likely to develop during the
__________ stage of development.
A) second
B) third
C) fourth
D) fifth
Question 5Belonging to more than one cultural or ethnic group has many psychological disadvantages and no
psychological benefits.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 6Research generally finds that people score higher on measures of Erikson's stages as they get older.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.