Question 1

Which of the following criticisms of psychosocial theory relates to the stages of development?

Accepted Answer

A)   A male, Eurocentric, individualistic perspective is utilized to create the stages.
B)   The period of adult life is not adequately differentiated.
C)   The life stage concept is abstract and difficult to measure.
D)   Movement from one stage to the next is not adequately explained.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the psychosocial crisis is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only infants and toddlers have psychosocial crises.
B)   The psychosocial crisis is expressed as polarities with positive and negative ends on a continuum.
C)   Most people do not experience a psychosocial crisis during their lifetime.
D)   The psychosocial crisis is a result of vulnerability in the biological system without societal influence.

Question 3

Ellie received a "big" bike for her birthday without training wheels attached. She was both eager and apprehensive about riding her new bike. According to Havighurst, this is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)   teachable moment.
B)   developmental task.
C)   transformation.
D)   psychosocial crisis.

Question 4

Ignacio is a typical 7-year-old boy. What is most likely his primary social context of childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   His family
B)   His community
C)   His nation
D)   His religion

Question 5

Explain how the psychosocial theory takes into consideration the active contribution of culture to individual growth.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of stages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ages correspond directly to stages.
B)   Poverty can alter the sequence of stages.
C)   The length of each stage remains constant.
D)   All individuals follow the same basic stage sequence.

Question 7

Psychosocial theory is considered a stage theory because at each stage,________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   failures at each stage prevent an individual from growing and developing to the next stage
B)   accomplishments from previous stages provide resources for mastering challenges at new stages
C)   there is no specific direction or order for the stages
D)   there is no underlying organization for progressive stages

Question 8

Jonathan is in early adulthood. He and his wife are expecting their first child, and Jonathan is learning what it is like to be a father. Jonathan's exploration of child-rearing is an example of a(n) ________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   life stage
B)   developmental task
C)   psychosocial crisis
D)   age-graded expectation

Question 9

Which of the following best describes Joanna's psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Her unusual set of stresses and strains
B)   Her absence of societal demands
C)   Her normal set of stresses and strains
D)   Her unpredictable life events

Question 10

Which phrase is indicative of a psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Managing a career
B)   Middle adulthood
C)   Generativity versus stagnation
D)   Concrete operations

Question 11

The central process in psychosocial theory refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   stages of development.
B)   how a person resolves a psychosocial crisis.
C)   important people in an individual's life.
D)   a dichotomy between positive and negative poles.

Question 12

Which of the following exemplifies a persistent subcultural force that shapes the daily lives of children and adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Families
B)   Siblings
C)   Ethnic groups
D)   Networks

Question 13

Sam is considering dropping out of college. Which core pathology is related to his decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Repudiation
B)   Inertia
C)   Withdrawal
D)   Exclusivity

Question 14

Dylan wants to drop out of high school and go to New York to be a musician. Her parents, friends, and high school teachers encourage her to graduate from high school prior to moving to New York. This encouragement is an example of what organizing principle of psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stages of development
B)   Central process
C)   Radius of significant others
D)   Coping behavior

Question 15

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of psychosocial theory.

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial theory, developed by Erik E...

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE of the stage theory concept?

Accepted Answer

A)   It proposes a specific direction of development.
B)   It follows a haphazard pattern.
C)   It focuses on correlations.
D)   It uses naturalized relationships.

Question 17

Which of the following is no longer considered a weakness of psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Basic concepts are presented in terms that are abstract and difficult to measure.
B)   A dynamic view of the interaction between a genetically guided plan and societal expectations is offered.
C)   The theory identifies predictable crises throughout the lifespan.
D)   The theory provides a broad societal and historical perspective within which to study development.

Question 18

Define the concept of psychosocial crisis. Give an example. Explain how the crisis contributes to psychosocial growth.

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Psychosocial crisis refers to the intern...

Question 19

Which of the following is the best definition of developmental tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tasks that need to be completed around the house.
B)   Rituals that are performed at various ages.
C)   Planning for a goal and reaching that goal.
D)   Skills and competencies that contribute to increased mastery.

Question 20

Why is Erik Erikson typically associated with psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because he identified and developed the theory
B)   Because his work was influenced by the work of many others
C)   Because he collaborated with his wife
D)   Because he rejected the theory over the course of his life

Exam 3: Psychosocial Theory

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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of stages?

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Psychosocial theory is considered a stage theory because at each stage,________ .

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Ignacio is a typical 7-year-old boy. What is most likely his primary social context of childhood?

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Which of the following best describes Joanna's psychosocial crisis?

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