PSYC221 / Quiz #4: Psychosocial Development (Birth-Three)/Physical Development (Early Childhood)
Version 2
1. According to Erik Erikson, the strength that emerges because of the favorable resolution of
autonomy versus shame and doubt is
a. fidelity.
b. hope.
c. will.
d. love.
2. Whenever she gets a chance, 2-year-old Brenda applies her mother's cosmetics on her face and
watches herself in the mirror. She has learned to do this by imitating her mother. Which of the
following is true of Brenda?
a. Brenda is demonstrating committed compliance.
b. Brenda has a well-developed sense of self-recognition.
c. Brenda has not experienced the impact of gender-typing yet.
d. Brenda is reflecting a high degree of self-regulation and conscientiousness.
3. The expression of emotions such as embarrassment, shame, and envy
a. develops within a year after birth.
b. requires the development of self-awareness.
c. focuses on the bad self rather than on the bad act.
d. develops simultaneously with other emotions such as joy and fear.
4. A 9-month-old infant who cries when her mother leaves is most likely exhibiting
a. separation anxiety.
b. stranger anxiety.
c. disorganized attachment.
d. avoidant attachment.
5. Carmen, an infant, rarely has trouble eating, falling asleep, and waking up according to her
routine. She tends to be joyful and is also friendly with new people. Carmen is most likely a(n)
a. easy child.
b. indifferent child.
c. slow-to-warm-up child.
d. difficult child.
6. According to Erik Erikson, a child who develops a predominance of basic trust will have the
characteristic of
a. hope.
b. care.
c. intimacy.
d. love.
7. Baby Eddy's schedules are predictable. He adapts easily and responds well to change. Which of
the following kinds of temperament does he have?
a. an easy temperament
b. a difficult temperament
c. a slow-to-warm-up temperament
d. a highly reactive temperament
8. The process by which children learn behavior that their culture considers appropriate for each
sex is called
a. sexual differentiation.
b. gender-typing.
Version 2
1. According to Erik Erikson, the strength that emerges because of the favorable resolution of
autonomy versus shame and doubt is
a. fidelity.
b. hope.
c. will.
d. love.
2. Whenever she gets a chance, 2-year-old Brenda applies her mother's cosmetics on her face and
watches herself in the mirror. She has learned to do this by imitating her mother. Which of the
following is true of Brenda?
a. Brenda is demonstrating committed compliance.
b. Brenda has a well-developed sense of self-recognition.
c. Brenda has not experienced the impact of gender-typing yet.
d. Brenda is reflecting a high degree of self-regulation and conscientiousness.
3. The expression of emotions such as embarrassment, shame, and envy
a. develops within a year after birth.
b. requires the development of self-awareness.
c. focuses on the bad self rather than on the bad act.
d. develops simultaneously with other emotions such as joy and fear.
4. A 9-month-old infant who cries when her mother leaves is most likely exhibiting
a. separation anxiety.
b. stranger anxiety.
c. disorganized attachment.
d. avoidant attachment.
5. Carmen, an infant, rarely has trouble eating, falling asleep, and waking up according to her
routine. She tends to be joyful and is also friendly with new people. Carmen is most likely a(n)
a. easy child.
b. indifferent child.
c. slow-to-warm-up child.
d. difficult child.
6. According to Erik Erikson, a child who develops a predominance of basic trust will have the
characteristic of
a. hope.
b. care.
c. intimacy.
d. love.
7. Baby Eddy's schedules are predictable. He adapts easily and responds well to change. Which of
the following kinds of temperament does he have?
a. an easy temperament
b. a difficult temperament
c. a slow-to-warm-up temperament
d. a highly reactive temperament
8. The process by which children learn behavior that their culture considers appropriate for each
sex is called
a. sexual differentiation.
b. gender-typing.
