Four-year-old Damian sees his father getting out the vacuum cleaner
In an effort to be helpful, Damian runs over to him and says that he wants to vacuum and begins to take the vacuum cleaner from his father. Even though his father knows he will not vacuum perfectly, he allows Damian to complete the chore. According to the psychosocial stages of development, this instance will likely help Damian to develop a _____
a) solid identity.
b) sense that people can be trusted.
c) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like he has accomplished anything important.
d) sense of confidence about initiating the new activity.
Answer: d
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Lourdes conducts research at a large university
She is most interested in why some students on campus seem to lose control after their team wins or loses a big game. Ultimately, she wants to figure out why some students engage in rioting while others do not. Lourdes is most likely a _____ a) school psychologist. b) neuropsychologist. c) social psychologist. d) developmental psychologist.