Erikson hypothesized two stages that cover the preschool period. Present these two stages by

defining each, suggesting a major developmental task for each, and stating the ages when the
stage occurs.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Autonomy versus shame and doubt – independence, conflict between wishes of child and those of
parents; toilet training; other self care skills; mobility; ages 1 – 3.
2. Initiative versus guilt – planning to obtain goals; development of self-control; some conscience
development; cooperative, aggressiveness and some guilt; ages 3 – 6.

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Information remains in sensory memory for

A. seconds or a fraction of a second. B. 15-30 seconds. C. one to three minutes. D. as long as it is rehearsed.

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What are the organizational incentive plans?

What will be an ideal response?

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Keyvon had a very good day playing at the playground and cooperating with his parents. Before bedtime his father told him, "You were very good today and I'm proud. Here's a quarter for being so wonderful today!" According to _____, Keyvon may now expect t

A) intrinsic motivation B) the facial feedback hypothesis C) the drive-reduction approach D) the contrast effect

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Non-fluent speech is best understood to be caused by damage to ______.

A. Broca's area B. inner ear mechanisms C. inner ear and larynx damage D. Wernicke's area

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