Childhood and Society

Description: This quiz covers the key concepts and ideas explored in the book "Childhood and Society" by Erik Erikson.
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According to Erikson, what is the primary task of childhood?

  1. To develop a sense of autonomy.

  2. To establish a sense of identity.

  3. To acquire basic skills and knowledge.

  4. To form close relationships with peers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erikson believed that the primary task of childhood is to develop a sense of autonomy, which involves learning to make choices and take responsibility for one's actions.

What is the term Erikson used to describe the conflict between the need for autonomy and the need for parental control?

  1. Identity crisis.

  2. Generativity vs. stagnation.

  3. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  4. Intimacy vs. isolation.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Erikson used the term "autonomy vs. shame and doubt" to describe the conflict between the need for autonomy and the need for parental control.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's psychosocial stages?

  1. Trust vs. mistrust.

  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  3. Initiative vs. guilt.

  4. Generativity vs. stagnation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's psychosocial stages. It is a concept developed by Robert Havighurst.

What is the primary task of adolescence, according to Erikson?

  1. To develop a sense of identity.

  2. To establish a sense of intimacy.

  3. To acquire basic skills and knowledge.

  4. To form close relationships with peers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erikson believed that the primary task of adolescence is to develop a sense of identity, which involves exploring different roles and values and making commitments to certain beliefs and values.

What is the term Erikson used to describe the conflict between the need for intimacy and the fear of being engulfed by another person?

  1. Identity crisis.

  2. Generativity vs. stagnation.

  3. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  4. Intimacy vs. isolation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Erikson used the term "intimacy vs. isolation" to describe the conflict between the need for intimacy and the fear of being engulfed by another person.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

  1. Trust vs. mistrust.

  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  3. Initiative vs. guilt.

  4. Generativity vs. stagnation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It is a concept developed by Robert Havighurst.

According to Erikson, what is the primary task of young adulthood?

  1. To develop a sense of intimacy.

  2. To establish a sense of generativity.

  3. To acquire basic skills and knowledge.

  4. To form close relationships with peers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erikson believed that the primary task of young adulthood is to develop a sense of intimacy, which involves forming close, committed relationships with others.

What is the term Erikson used to describe the conflict between the need for generativity and the fear of stagnation?

  1. Identity crisis.

  2. Generativity vs. stagnation.

  3. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  4. Intimacy vs. isolation.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Erikson used the term "generativity vs. stagnation" to describe the conflict between the need for generativity and the fear of stagnation.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

  1. Trust vs. mistrust.

  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  3. Initiative vs. guilt.

  4. Generativity vs. stagnation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It is a concept developed by Robert Havighurst.

According to Erikson, what is the primary task of middle adulthood?

  1. To develop a sense of generativity.

  2. To establish a sense of integrity.

  3. To acquire basic skills and knowledge.

  4. To form close relationships with peers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erikson believed that the primary task of middle adulthood is to develop a sense of generativity, which involves contributing to the next generation through work, parenting, or other creative endeavors.

What is the term Erikson used to describe the conflict between the need for integrity and the fear of despair?

  1. Identity crisis.

  2. Generativity vs. stagnation.

  3. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  4. Integrity vs. despair.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Erikson used the term "integrity vs. despair" to describe the conflict between the need for integrity and the fear of despair.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

  1. Trust vs. mistrust.

  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  3. Initiative vs. guilt.

  4. Generativity vs. stagnation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It is a concept developed by Robert Havighurst.

According to Erikson, what is the primary task of late adulthood?

  1. To develop a sense of integrity.

  2. To establish a sense of generativity.

  3. To acquire basic skills and knowledge.

  4. To form close relationships with peers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erikson believed that the primary task of late adulthood is to develop a sense of integrity, which involves coming to terms with one's life and accepting oneself as one is.

What is the term Erikson used to describe the conflict between the need for integrity and the fear of despair?

  1. Identity crisis.

  2. Generativity vs. stagnation.

  3. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  4. Integrity vs. despair.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Erikson used the term "integrity vs. despair" to describe the conflict between the need for integrity and the fear of despair.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

  1. Trust vs. mistrust.

  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt.

  3. Initiative vs. guilt.

  4. Generativity vs. stagnation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It is a concept developed by Robert Havighurst.

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