Question

Which of the following educational objectives is LEAST related to Erikson's description of components of identity?

a) Developing a sense of trust
b) Achieving a sense of autonomy
c) Establishing a sense of initiative
d) Forming a sense of industry

Answer 1

The educational objective 'Forming a sense of industry' is least related to Erikson's components of identity, as it pertains to the elementary school stage focused on competence rather than adolescent identity formation. the correct option is d) Forming a sense of industry.

Step-by-step explanation:

Forming a sense of industry is the least related to Erikson's description of components of identity, as the main task of identity formation occurs during adolescence, not during the elementary school stage where industry versus inferiority is the focus.

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development outlines various stages where an individual faces different challenges and tasks. During infancy, the primary task is developing trust versus mistrust. In toddlerhood, children work on achieving a sense of autonomy. The preschool stage is about establishing a sense of initiative.

Identity formation, according to Erikson, is the central task of adolescence, which involves overcoming role confusion to develop a strong sense of self. This stage is marked by the pursuit of personal identity and sense of direction in life. Contrarily, the stage of industry versus inferiority occurs during the elementary school years (ages 7-11), focusing on developing competence and a sense of accomplishment in various areas but is not directly tied to the component of identity which is the focus during adolescence.