Erikson's Psychosocial Development Quiz

A teenager is struggling with identity and often switches friend groups and interests. According to Erikson, which stage is he navigating?

• Industry vs. Inferiority

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

If a person in middle adulthood fails to find purpose through work or family, Erikson believes they might experience:

• Role Confusion

• Despair

• Stagnation

• Isolation

A child who is constantly told they are 'too messy' or 'too slow' during play may struggle with which virtue later on?

• Hope

• Purpose

• Will

• Competence

Which scenario best reflects 'Integrity vs. Despair'?

• A senior reminiscing with satisfaction over life decisions

• A middle-aged woman raising children

• A teen choosing a college course

• A child learning to ride a bike

Which behavior best shows success in the 'Initiative vs. Guilt' stage?

• A toddler choosing what toy to play with

• A preschooler organizing a play for her friends

• A teen joining a new school club

• A senior volunteering at a shelter

A college student who avoids forming close relationships might be stuck in which psychosocial stage?

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Generativity vs. Stagnation

Which of the following best demonstrates synthesis of Erikson's stages in a classroom setting?

• Teaching each stage individually

• Asking students to connect their life experiences with the stages

• Giving a quiz on the eight stages

• Reading a textbook passage aloud

In which way could a teacher apply Erikson's theory to motivate students in the 'Industry vs. Inferiority' stage?

• Encourage independent rule-setting

• Provide group reflection sessions

• Reward task completion and effort

• Assign romantic literature

A successful resolution of the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage results in the development of:

• Hope

• Purpose

• Will

• Fidelity

If a young adult feels disconnected and lonely despite professional success, they are likely experiencing difficulty with:

• Industry

• Intimacy

• Identity

• Integrity