Erikson’s theory is sometimes described as a good guide for parents. Find examples of this guidance in the case study and describe them.
What will be an ideal response?
Erikson would applaud Chrystell’s parents for meeting her needs (for food and otherwise) as an infant; for not embarrassing her if she could not do something and for helping her to learn things in the muscular anal stage; for not making her feel too guilty about bad feelings in the play stage; and for encouraging her about her school experiences.
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Which policy generally works best for decreasing group prejudices within an organization?
a. Recognizing and enjoying the differences among groups b. Strong penalties against anyone who makes a prejudiced remark c. Telling all people to try to avoid seeming prejudiced d. Emphasizing a policy of treating all people the same
Of all the senses, the sense of smell is probably the least developed in infants
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dalton has been diagnosed with Korsakoff's syndrome. What likely caused his disorder?
A. He is an alcoholic and has damaged his nervous system such that glucose cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. B. He has been exposed to a virus that has now started killing neurons. C. He doesn't have enough thiamine probably as a result of chronic alcoholism. D. His glial cells are overactive and are damaging healthy neurons.
The stage of personality development which lasts from about age 6 until puberty is known as the _______ stage
a. phallic b. anal c. genital d. latency