Maya has recently given birth to a healthy baby boy, Jason. Whenever Jason cries, Maya goes to him, tries to figure out the reason for his crying, and then promptly does all she can to meet his needs. According to Erikson's theory, Jason is well on his way toward mastering the conflict of
a. autonomy versus shame and doubt.
b. initiative versus guilt.
c. industry versus inferiority.
d. trust versus mistrust.
Question 2Erikson's theory is different from Freud's because it
a. places greater emphasis on biological influences.
b. describes development in terms of stages.
c. focuses on possibilities for growth beyond adolescence.
d. involves the resolution of crises.
Question 3In comparison to Freud, Erikson placed greater emphasis on
a. infantile sexuality.
b. development after adolescence.
c. operant conditioning principles.
d. biological determinants of behavior.
Question 4Adler, Jung, Horney, and Erikson are all well-known
a. neo-behaviorists.
b. neo-feminists.
c. neo-Freudians.
d. neo-contextualists.
Question 5One strength of Freud's approach to development is his description of how
a. early experience can influence later development.
b. children learn through observation.
c. reinforcement and punishment determine behavior.
d. conscious motivations underlie most decision-making.
Question 6A reasonable criticism of Freudian psychoanalytic theory is that it puts too little emphasis on the
a. biological instincts or urges that underlie behavior.
b. collection of hard data to support his findings.
c. emotional side of development.
d. effects of early life experiences on development.
Question 7Morgan, who just started kindergarten, is refusing to go to school and clings to his mother every morning. What would Freud suggest?
a. Examine Morgan's relationship with his mother and the resolution of his Oedipus complex.
b. Examine Morgan's relationship with his father and the resolution of his Elektra complex.
c. Punish Morgan harshly for his refusal to attend school.
d. Prescribe medication for Morgan because he is too young for psychoanalysis.
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