Personal and Social Development

Question 1

Having the ability to speak one’s mind while still being able to listen and compromise are all helpful traits necessary in developing healthy social relationships.

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T

Question 2

Which of the following stages of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development does not concentrate on the relationship between a child and the most important person in the child's life?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

identity versus role confusion

Question 3

Although children of authoritarian caregivers tend to be productive in school, they seem to have fewer social skills than other children.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Which of the following statements does not represent a benefit of peer relationships? A. Jason and Sean argued over whose turn it was to play the video game but decided they would each get two turns in row. B. Josie listened attentively as Sonya told her what it was like to spend the summer at the beach. C. Erin teased her friend Jared constantly about his haircut even though Jared tried to explain why he liked it. D. Sondra and Alex often exchanged their favorite toys to play with every Saturday. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 5

What type of attachment is displayed when a child actively explores the environment but seeks out the caregiver for reassurance or comfort?

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secure

Question 6

According to the theory of psychosocial development, adolescents are focused on __________.

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realizing what role they want to play in society

Question 7

Children associated with the insecure-avoidant attachment type most likely have caregivers who are __________.A.insensitive and unresponsiveB.loving and nurturingC.inconsistent and insensitiveD.abusive or neglectful

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 8

Children of __________ parents tend to be happy and well adjusted with high self-esteem.A.authoritativeB.permissiveC.authoritarianD.uninvolved

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A

Question 9

Explain why someone who is labeled as having a difficult temperament would have difficulty forming relationships.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In order to form healthy relationships, one must be able to adapt well to change, be able to read others’ nonverbal cues, or be willing to compromise. Having the ability to speak one’s mind while still listening to others’ ideas is also a helpful trait. Individuals who are labeled as “difficult” generally lack some of these basic skills.

Question 10

Explain one strength and one weakness of Erick Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: One strength of Erikson’s theory is that it accounts for both continuity and transitions that occur during development by demonstrating ways that social relationships influence personality as well as establishing connections between childhood and the adult personality. One weakness of Erikson’s theory is that evidence used to support his theory was drawn from case studies wherein behavior is open to subjective interpretations. Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: One strength of Erikson’s theory is that theory accounts for both continuity and transitions that occur during development by demonstrating ways that social relationships influence personality as well as establishes connections between childhood and the adult personality. One weakness of Erikson’s theory is that evidence used to support his theory was drawn from case studies in which behavior is open to subjective interpretation

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