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Personal and Social Development

Question 1 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

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?

Answer
A
autonomy versus shame and doubt
B
identity versus role confusion
C
initiative versus guilt
D
industry versus inferiority

Explanation

Identity versus role confusion occurs during adolescence, when the central task is developing a sense of self and identity, rather than focusing on a child’s relationship with a key caregiver. Autonomy versus shame and doubt, initiative versus guilt, and industry versus inferiority are childhood stages in which relationships with caregivers or other important people help shape development. Therefore, the answer is identity versus role confusion.

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