Author Question: If we consider Erikson's theory of personal development, which one of the following issues would we ... (Read 95 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

If we consider Erikson's theory of personal development, which one of the following issues would we expect secondary students to be most concerned about?

a. Trying to decide who they really are and the role they will play in adult society
b. Wanting to form a close and intimate relationship with another human being
c. Needing to gain the recognition of parents and teachers through their academic activities and achievements
d. Finding a way to wiggle out of doing difficult tasks

Question 2

Jules is discovering that by being able to write all his letters, he is winning the approval of his teacher. Without knowing anything else about Jules, the best guess is that he is in Erikson's stage of:

a. Trust versus mistrust
b. Autonomy versus shame and doubt
c. Initiative versus guilt
d. Industry versus inferiority