Clep- Human Growth and Development Exam
Practice Exam Questions And Answers
Displacement - ANSWER Shifting unacceptable from their original source
to a safer, substitute target. ex. you are mad at our boss, but do not yell at
your boss, instead you become angry with a family member when you
return home
Sublimation - ANSWER A useful socially acceptable course of behavior
replaces a socially unacceptable or distasteful impulse. ex. A person who
feels aggression due to lack of control, plays an aggressive game of
basketball with friends everyday.
Intellectualization - ANSWER By dealing with a stressful situation in an
intellectual and unemotional manner, a person detaches him or herself
from the stress
Erick Erickson - ANSWER Eight stages of psychosocial development .
Each stage represents a specific task or dilemma that must be resolved
with some degree of success for further development
-trust vs mistrust (birth-1 year)
-Autonomy vs shame and doubt(1-3 years)
-Initiative vs guilt (3-6 years)
-Industry vs. inferiority ( 6-11years)
-Identity vs. role confusion
-intimacy vs. isolation
-Generativity vs. stagnation
-Ego intergity vs. Despair
Trust vs Mistrust (birth- 1year) - ANSWER infant's needs must be met by
responsive , sensitive caretaker. If this occurs , a bass sense of trust and
optimism develops. If not, mistrust and fear of the future results.
, autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1-3years) - ANSWER children begin to
express self control by climbing, exploring, touching and toilet training.
Parent can foster a sense of autonomy by encouraging children to try new
things, If restrained or punished too harshly, shame and doubt can develop.
initiative vs guilt (3-6 years) - ANSWER children are asked to assume
more responsibility. through play, children learn to plan, undertake and
carry out a task. Parents an encourage initiative by giving their child
freedom to play and use their
imagination.Children who are criticized or discourage from talking initiative
feels guilt
Industry vs inferiority (6-11 years) - ANSWER In elementary school,
children learn skills that are valued society. success or failure while
learning these skill can have lasting effects on a child's feelings of
adequacy.
Identity vs role confusion (adolescence) - ANSWER The development of
identity involves finding out who we are, what we value, and where we are
heading in life. if we establish an integrated image of ourselves as a unique
person, then we establish a sense of identity. if not, role confusion results
and can be expressed through anger and resentment.
Intimacy vs Isolation (young adulthood) - ANSWER At this time we are
concerned with establishing intimate, long-term relationship with others. if
we have successfully resolved the identity crisis, then we can be warm and
open with others. if we are unsure of our identity or if we have developed
an unhealthy identity, then we avoid others or keep them at an emotional
distance.
Generativity vs stagnation (adulthood) - ANSWER This stage centers
around a concern for the next generation. Successful development shows
adults sharing their life acquired wisdom and caring for growth of
community. Complacency in this stage leads to stagnation and potentially
to depression and loneliness.
Practice Exam Questions And Answers
Displacement - ANSWER Shifting unacceptable from their original source
to a safer, substitute target. ex. you are mad at our boss, but do not yell at
your boss, instead you become angry with a family member when you
return home
Sublimation - ANSWER A useful socially acceptable course of behavior
replaces a socially unacceptable or distasteful impulse. ex. A person who
feels aggression due to lack of control, plays an aggressive game of
basketball with friends everyday.
Intellectualization - ANSWER By dealing with a stressful situation in an
intellectual and unemotional manner, a person detaches him or herself
from the stress
Erick Erickson - ANSWER Eight stages of psychosocial development .
Each stage represents a specific task or dilemma that must be resolved
with some degree of success for further development
-trust vs mistrust (birth-1 year)
-Autonomy vs shame and doubt(1-3 years)
-Initiative vs guilt (3-6 years)
-Industry vs. inferiority ( 6-11years)
-Identity vs. role confusion
-intimacy vs. isolation
-Generativity vs. stagnation
-Ego intergity vs. Despair
Trust vs Mistrust (birth- 1year) - ANSWER infant's needs must be met by
responsive , sensitive caretaker. If this occurs , a bass sense of trust and
optimism develops. If not, mistrust and fear of the future results.
, autonomy vs. shame and doubt (1-3years) - ANSWER children begin to
express self control by climbing, exploring, touching and toilet training.
Parent can foster a sense of autonomy by encouraging children to try new
things, If restrained or punished too harshly, shame and doubt can develop.
initiative vs guilt (3-6 years) - ANSWER children are asked to assume
more responsibility. through play, children learn to plan, undertake and
carry out a task. Parents an encourage initiative by giving their child
freedom to play and use their
imagination.Children who are criticized or discourage from talking initiative
feels guilt
Industry vs inferiority (6-11 years) - ANSWER In elementary school,
children learn skills that are valued society. success or failure while
learning these skill can have lasting effects on a child's feelings of
adequacy.
Identity vs role confusion (adolescence) - ANSWER The development of
identity involves finding out who we are, what we value, and where we are
heading in life. if we establish an integrated image of ourselves as a unique
person, then we establish a sense of identity. if not, role confusion results
and can be expressed through anger and resentment.
Intimacy vs Isolation (young adulthood) - ANSWER At this time we are
concerned with establishing intimate, long-term relationship with others. if
we have successfully resolved the identity crisis, then we can be warm and
open with others. if we are unsure of our identity or if we have developed
an unhealthy identity, then we avoid others or keep them at an emotional
distance.
Generativity vs stagnation (adulthood) - ANSWER This stage centers
around a concern for the next generation. Successful development shows
adults sharing their life acquired wisdom and caring for growth of
community. Complacency in this stage leads to stagnation and potentially
to depression and loneliness.
