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Complete the following paragraph:
In his theory of human development Erikson gave attention to (a)……………….. on the process of
development and explained that development in each stage is characterised by a crisis in personality.
Because the term crisis was often misunderstood, he replaced the term “crisis” in his later writings with
(b)…………………….. .
(1) (a) social and cultural influences
(b) conflicting or competing tendencies
(2) (a) the effect of physical maturation
(b) critical themes
(3) (a) interpersonal relationships
(b) developmental issues
(1) (a) social and cultural influences
(b) conflicting or competing tendencies
The fathering role is described as a social construction because it is influenced by economic and social
changes and defined by cultural norms. In this regard research has shown that in most cultures …
(1) a child’s sense of well-being and development in all domains are positively influenced by the
frequent and positive involvement of the father during all the developmental stages of the child’s
life.
(2) a child’s optimal development and sense of trust in him- or herself and life in general depend on
the father’s regular interaction with the older child and his ability to provide financial security for
the family.
(3) the cognitive and socioemotional development of the child are facilitated by a clear distinction
between the fathering and mothering role even when the father has to perform maternal duties
when both parents are employed.
The fathering role is described as a social construction because it is influenced by economic and so...
(1) a child’s sense of well-being and development in all domains are positively influenced by the
frequent and positive involvement of the father during all the developmental stages of the child’s
life.
A child’s behaviour in a situation or reaction to a person during the first three years will depend on …
(a) the child’s temperament or biologically determined characteristics.
(b) how well the characteristics of the environment fit the child’s temperament.
(c) the ability of the child to change his or her temperament in response to the parenting style of
the parents and other psychosocial experiences.
The correct answer is:
(1) (b)
(2) (a) & (c)
(3) All of the above
A child’s behaviour in a situation or reaction to a person during the first three years will depen...
(3) All of the above