CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Micah is six years old. He likes to play with his friends and parents, and is getting better at initiating activities. He is also content to play alone with some toys or games. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, Micah is in which stage?
  1. Trust vs. mistrust
  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
  3. Initiative vs. guilt
  4. Industry vs. inferiority
Explanation
Answer: C - During the initiative vs. guilt stage, children become more assertive and are better able to organize their own activities to reach a goal. 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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