Regarding states of identity development, the state in which individuals aren't developmentally ...

Regarding states of identity development, the state in which individuals aren't developmentally ready to make choices is:
 
  a. identity diffusion.
  b. identity foreclosure.
  c. identity moratorium.
  d. identity achievement.

Ques. 2

Karen has a good grip on life. She accepts herself for what she is and recognizes and accepts her strengths and weaknesses. She feels a sense of satisfaction in what she is as well as what she has accomplished. Erikson would describe this as best illustrating a positive resolution of which of the following crises?
 
  a. Industry vs. inferiority
  b. Intimacy vs. isolation
  c. Generativity vs. stagnation
  d. Integrity vs. despair

Ques. 3

We don't try to teach algebra to second graders. Based on Piagetian theory, which of the following best explains why we don't?
 
  a. Experience: Second graders are qualitatively capable of dealing with algebra, but lack the prerequisite experiences.
  b. Maturation: Students' thinking isn't mature enough to cope with the abstraction in algebra.
  c. Symbolism: Second graders have not yet developed symbolic thought.
  d. Initiative: Second graders typically lack the initiative to study a topic such as algebra.

Ques. 4

As a fifth-grade teacher, your best application of Erikson's theory would be to:
 
  a. Help the children experience as much success as possible to help them develop a sense of accomplishment.
  b. Help children begin to develop a sense of identity because they will soon experience the identity vs. confusion crisis.
  c. Encourage children in developing peer relations to overcome the egocentricity of fifth graders.
  d. Help children develop a basic sense of trust, for without it a person cannot move to the next stage of development.

Ques. 5

According to Erikson, the best action for you as a teacher working with the boy would be to:
 
  a. talk to him, discuss what he wants to be and as a result of your genuine caring help him develop a sense of identity.
  b. show personal interest in him and strongly reward his successes in order to help him increase his sense of self-worth.
  c. strongly reward anything he undertakes on his own. Play down failures that might result.
  d. encourage other reliable and outgoing students to include him in group work to help him develop a sense of trust in other people.

Ques. 6

Kelly Reed, 32, is an interesting person. She has been married for 8 years, and her husband often comments on how unselfish and giving she is. She works for an industrial real estate firm and is progressing nicely in her career. Her boss has praised her for her progress and her tendency to be a self-starter.
   On the other hand, Kelly is very jealous of her husband and thinks he may even cheat on her, although she has no evidence to support the feeling. She thinks her boss blows smoke at her and is trying to take advantageprofessionally only; no personal advances. Based on this information and Erikson's theory, which of the following crises has Kelly least well resolved?
 
  a. Trust vs. mistrust
  b. Initiative vs. guilt
  c. Industry vs. inferiority
  d. Intimacy vs. isolation