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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

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Matthew is 18 months old. He says “no” several times a day. He often says “no” when offered food or told to do something, even when his parents are sure he likes what is being offered. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, Matthew is in which stage?
  1. Trust vs. mistrust
  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
  3. Initiative vs. guilt
  4. Industry vs. inferiority
Explanation
Answer: B - During the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage, toddlers are learning to assert themselves as they become aware that they are separate from their parents. According to Erikson, children who succeed in this stage have an easier time with their personal identity as they continue to develop.
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