Author Question: Briefly describe what happens during Erikson's initiative versus guilt stage. What will be an ... (Read 85 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Briefly describe what happens during Erikson's initiative versus guilt stage.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

According to psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that internalizes moral standards of an individual's parents is the ______.

Fill in the blank with correct word

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

During Erikson's initiative versus guilt stage, children try to prove what they can do.
They attempt to master tasks by themselves. They express pride in their success
and guilt about their failures. Their self-esteem is blossoming. They appraise their
abilities and try to do what adults are doing.

Answer to Question 2

superego