Test Bank for Development Throughout the Lifespan 7th Edition By Berk CHAPTER 6 EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD

Test Bank for Development Throughout the Lifespan 7th Edition By Berk



CHAPTER 6
EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. One of the lasting contributions of psychoanalytic theory is its .
A) emphasis on psychosexual theory and the development of emotional intelligence
B) emphasis on the clinical approach as the primary method of human development research
C) ability to capture the essence of personality during each period of development
D) thorough examination of the cross-cultural implications of social development

Answer: C
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?
Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
Difficulty Level: Difficult

2. According to Erikson, a healthy outcome during infancy depends on the .
A) amount of food offered
B) amount of oral stimulation offered
C) channeling of biological drives
D) quality of caregiving

Answer: D
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?
Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
Difficulty Level: Moderate

3. According to Erikson’s theory, when , the psychological conflict of the first year is resolved
on the positive side.
A) a parent is perfectly in tune with the baby’s needs
B) the balance of care is sympathetic and loving
C) toilet training is on time and successful
D) the baby receives enough food

Answer: B
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?
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Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality




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Difficulty Level: Moderate

4. Two-year-old Eva’s parents meet her assertions of independence with tolerance and understanding.
They provide suitable guidance and reassurance. According to Erikson’s theory, Eva will develop
as a result.
A) basic trust
B) mistrust
C) autonomy
D) industry

Answer: C
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?
Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
Difficulty Level: Difficult

5. According to Erikson, when parents are over- or undercontrolling, the outcome is a child who
.
A) feels self-confident
B) acts competently on his own
C) asserts his independence
D) feels forced and shamed

Answer: D
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?
Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
Difficulty Level: Easy

6. Twenty-two-year-old Daniel is overly dependent on his girlfriend, Missy. Daniel continually doubts his
ability to meet new challenges. Daniel may not have fully mastered the tasks of and
during infancy and childhood.
A) mistrust; shame
B) basic trust; doubt
C) basic trust; autonomy
D) autonomy; mistrust

Answer: C
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 6.1 What personality changes take place during Erikson’s stages of basic trust versus mistrust
and autonomy versus shame and doubt?



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Topic: Erikson’s Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
Difficulty Level: Difficult

7. Emotions .
A) become less complex with age
B) are clear and well-organized from birth
C) become less varied as children grow
D) play a powerful role in discovery of the self

Answer: D
Page Ref: 184
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.2 Describe the development of basic emotions over the first year, noting the adaptive function
of each.
Topic: Emotional Development
Difficulty Level: Moderate

8. Which of the following is a basic emotion?
A) guilt
B) disgust
C) shame
D) pride

Answer: B
Page Ref: 185
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 6.2 Describe the development of basic emotions over the first year, noting the adaptive function
of each.
Topic: Emotional Development
Difficulty Level: Moderate

9. Basic emotions .
A) appear in the middle of the second year
B) are universal in humans
C) are found only among humans
D) involve injury to our sense of self

Answer: B
Page Ref: 185
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 6.2 Describe the development of basic emotions over the first year, noting the adaptive function
of each.
Topic: Emotional Development
Difficulty Level: Easy

10. have a long evolutionary history of promoting survival.



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