Developmental Stages

Question 1

_______________ A 2-year-old boy has control over personal and physical skills and a
sense of independence.

A. Autonomy vs. Shame and
Doubt

B. Ego Integrity vs. Despair

C. Generativity vs. Stagnation

D. Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer 1

A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Question 2

_______________ A 4-year-old boy says, “Mom must like grilled cheese because I like
grilled cheese.”

A. Formal Operational Stage

B. Preoperational Stage

C. Sensorimotor Stage

Answer 2

B. Preoperational Stage

Question 3

_______________ Failure of this stage, after age 65, results in little connection to others
and a sense of uselessness.

Answer 3

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 4

_______________ A 12-year-old boy can think hypothetically and use logic to
problem-solve.

Answer 4

Formal Operational Stage

Question 5

_______________ This stage forms the foundation for the rest of development by creating
a sense of security between the infant and caregiver.

Answer 5

Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 6

_______________ A 20-year-old is forming relationships with others, which is important at
this stage.

Answer 6

Intimacy Vs. Isolation

Question 7

_______________ A peer group is important in this stage to develop a 12-year-old child’s
self-esteem.

Answer 7

Industry vs. inferiority

Question 8

_______________ A 3-year-old child thinks the sidewalk is mad at him because it made him
fall.

Answer 8

Preoperational Stage

Question 9

_______________ A 50-year-old woman states, “I feel really stable in my career.

Answer 9

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 10

_______________ A 13-year-old girl can think about abstract concepts.

Answer 10

Formal Operational Stage

Question 11

_______________ Failure of this stage, after 18 months, can result in wariness or a
dependency on others.

Answer 11

Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 12

_______________ A 10-year-old child can look at multiple aspects of a problem in order to
solve it.

Answer 12

Concrete Operational Stage

Question 13

_______________ Failure of this stage, after age 3, results in feeling hesitant of one’s own
abilities.

Answer 13

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Question 14

4. _______________ A 10-month-old child recognizes that certain events cause other events.

Answer 14

Sensorimotor Stage

Question 15

_______________ Failure of this stage, after age 6, can result in feelings of self-blame and
difficulties setting future goals.

Answer 15

Initiative vs. Guilt

Question 16

_______________ A 16 year old asks the question, “Who am I?

Answer 16

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 17

_______________ A 7-year-old child can put sticks in order by height

Answer 17

Concrete Optional Stage

Question 18

_______________ A 75-year-old man states, “I feel accomplished with the life that I have
lived.”

Answer 18

Ego Integrity vs. Despair

Question 19

_______________ Failure of this stage, after age 18, results in a weakened sense of self.

Answer 19

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 20

_______________ A 9-month-old child searches for a toy underneath a blanket.

Answer 20

Sensorimotor Stage

Question 21

_______________ The psychosocial task of a 5 year old during this stage is to set goals
without infringing on others rights.

Answer 21

Initiative vs. Guilt

Question 22

_______________ Failure of this stage, after age 40, leads to feeling lonely and excluded.

Answer 22

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 23

_______________ A 6-year-old child feels a sense of pride and competence by beginning
school.

Answer 23

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 24

_______________ An 80-year-old woman views her life as unproductive or with many
regrets resulting in feelings of hopelessness.

Answer 24

Ego Integrity vs. Despair