Author Question: The parents of a 6-year-old boy express frustration and worry because their son, who is generally ... (Read 32 times)

FButt · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The parents of a 6-year-old boy express frustration and

worry because their son, who is generally a good boy, doesn't seem to be developing a sense of responsibility. Recently the boy recently drew on the walls of his room and as punishment his mother told him that he had to clean the walls by dinnertime. Although he agreed that he would do it and she showed him how and provided cleaning materials, he had not even started the job when the deadline arrived. What aspect of child development would explain this?
A) The boy is not yet able to see a moral reason to comply with his mother's demand
B) The boy has not yet developed a desire to please his parents
C) The boy has no interest yet in performing tasks independently
D) The boy has not yet developed a sense of time

Question 2

Exploration of the body is common in children. Which theorist stated that the parents' reaction to a child's early exploration of its body, especially its genitals, sets the tone for life-long attitudes about the body and sexuality?

A) Carl Jung
B) Erik Erikson
C) Lawrence Kohlberg
D) Arnold Gesell