The Psychology of Human Development and Identity Quiz

Erik Erikson proposed the psychosocial stages of development.

The conflict of 'trust vs. mistrust' occurs during infancy in Erik Erikson's theory.

Identity formation is the primary developmental task during adolescence according to Erik Erikson.

The primary developmental task during early adulthood is 'Intimacy vs. isolation' according to Erik Erikson.

Erik Erikson proposed the theory of psychosocial development, including the stages of 'trust vs. mistrust' and 'autonomy vs. shame and doubt'.

Lawrence Kohlberg proposed the concept of 'stages of moral development'.

Socialization is the process through which individuals acquire cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Assimilation is the process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas in Piaget's theory.

Individuals follow rules to avoid punishment at the preconventional morality stage in Kohlberg's theory.

'Trust vs. mistrust' is not one of the stages in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Lev Vygotsky proposed the concept of 'zone of proximal development'.

Emotional intelligence is the process by which individuals understand their own and others' emotions.

Biological predispositions do NOT influence identity formation according to Erik Erikson.

Laura Carstensen proposed the theory of socioemotional selectivity.

Identity moratorium is the cognitive dissonance experienced by adolescents as they reconcile personal desires with societal expectations.

Ethnic identity development is the process of developing attachment and connection to one's cultural group.

James Marcia proposed the concept of 'identity foreclosure'.

Urie Bronfenbrenner proposed the ecological systems theory.