17 MCQ on Erikson's Stages of Development

1- At what stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development does an infant develop a sense of trust?

a. School Age

b. Preschool

c. Early Childhood

d. Infancy

Answer: d. Infancy

2-What is the main outcome of successfully completing the first stage of psychosocial development?

a. Fidelity

b. Hope

c. Purpose

d. Confidence

Answer: b. Hope

3-What is the essential theme of the second stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

a. Exploration

b. Feeding

c. Toilet Training

d. School

Answer: c. Toilet Training

4-Which stage of psychosocial development takes place during the preschool years?

a. Industry vs. Inferiority

b. Initiative vs. Guilt

c. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

d. Trust vs. Mistrust

Answer: b. Initiative vs. Guilt

5-What is the main outcome of successfully completing the third stage of psychosocial development?

a. Competence

b. Will

c. Fidelity

d. Love

Answer: b. Will

6-During which stage of psychosocial development do children develop a sense of purpose?

a. Infancy

b. Early Childhood

c. Preschool

d. School Age

Answer: c. Preschool

7-Which stage of psychosocial development takes place during young adulthood?

a. Intimacy vs. Isolation

b. Generativity vs. Stagnation

c. Ego Integrity vs. Despair

d. Initiative vs. Guilt

Answer: a. Intimacy vs. Isolation

8-What is the main outcome of successfully completing the final stage of psychosocial development?

a. Love

b. Care

c. Wisdom

9-According to Erikson's theory, what is the main difference between his theory and Freud's theory?

a. Erikson's theory focuses on psychosocial development while Freud's theory focuses on psychosexual development.

b. Erikson's theory focuses on early childhood development while Freud's theory focuses on adolescence.

c. Erikson's theory is based on social interaction while Freud's theory is based on individual experiences.

Answer: a

10-What is the epigenetic principle in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

a. The principle that personality develops in a sequence that occurs over time and in the context of a larger community.

b. The principle that personality is determined by individual experiences.

c. The principle that personality is determined by genetics.

Answer: a

11-What is the main focus of each stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

a. Developing competence in an area of life.

b. Developing psychological qualities.

c. Developing a strong sense of self.

Answer: b

12-According to Erikson's theory, what happens if a person fails to deal effectively with the conflicts in a particular stage of development?

a. They will develop a strong sense of self.

b. They will develop a sense of mastery in that aspect of development.

c. They may not develop the essential skills needed for a strong sense of self.

Answer: c

13-In Erikson's theory, what is the potential outcome if a person successfully deals with the conflict in a particular stage of development?

a. They will develop a strong sense of self.

b. They will develop a sense of mastery in that aspect of development.

c. They will develop a sense of inadequacy in that aspect of development.

Answer: b

14-Which stage of Erikson's theory occurs during middle school years?

a. Trust vs. Mistrust

b. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

c. Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer: c

15-Which stage of Erikson's theory occurs during the toddler years?

a. Trust vs. Mistrust

b. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

c. Identity vs. Confusion

Answer: b

16-Which stage of Erikson's theory occurs during young adult years?

a. Intimacy vs. Isolation

b. Generativity vs. Stagnation

c. Integrity vs. Despair

Answer: a

17-Which stage of Erikson's theory occurs during middle age?

a. Identity vs. Confusion

b. Generativity vs. Stagnation

c. Initiative vs. Guilt

Answer: b