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Question

Which of the following sequences depicts Erikson's stages of development correctly ?

The correct answer is
Oral Sensory → Muscular anal → Locomotor genital → Latency → Adolescence → Adulthood.

Erikson's Developmental Stages Sequence

Erik Erikson proposed a theory of psychosocial development that outlines eight stages across the lifespan. Understanding the correct sequence is crucial for developmental psychology studies.

The question asks for the correct ordering of specific stages mentioned. Based on Erikson's established timeline, the sequence provided in the correct option accurately reflects the progression:

  • Oral Sensory (Trust vs. Mistrust)
  • Muscular Anal (Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt)
  • Locomotor Genital (Initiative vs. Guilt)
  • Latency (Industry vs. Inferiority)
  • Adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion)
  • Adulthood (various stages follow, often grouped)

This sequence aligns with the chronological progression of psychosocial challenges individuals face according to Erikson's theory.

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Important Questions from Growth and development - Teaching

  1. In Erikson's theory, which psycho-social crises preceed and succeed Autonomy v/s Shame :
  2. Read each of the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R); and indicate your answer using code given below :
    Assertion (A): Pre-operational child is incapable of performing operations.
    Reason (R) : Pre-operational child cannot mentally re-arrange a sequence of events into reverse order.
  3. Decentration and reversible thought processes are the characteristics of which of the following stage ?
  4. Assertion (A) : The first outward sign of puberty is the rapid gain in height and weight.
    Reason (R) : The secretion of insulin and cortisol stimulates the growth spurt.
    Codes :
  5. Arrange in order of developmental attainment
    a. Ties shoe laces.
    b. Copies simple letters and shapes.
    c. Fastens and unfastens big buttons.
    d. Puts on and remove Pajamas.
    Codes :
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