LMSW LMSW Human Development Theories Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

According to Erik Erikson, successful resolution of the 'Initiative vs. Guilt' stage results in which virtue?

Accepted Answer

Purpose

Answer

Successful resolution of Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–5) yields the virtue of purpose, as children learn to initiate activities without excessive guilt.

Question 2

In Piaget's theory, 'conservation' is a milestone that typically emerges during which stage?

Accepted Answer

Concrete Operational

Answer

Conservation — the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance — develops during the concrete operational stage (ages 7–11).

Question 3

A social worker using a strengths-based perspective rooted in resilience theory would most likely focus on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the client's protective factors and coping capacities

Answer

Resilience-informed, strengths-based practice emphasizes identifying and building on clients' internal and external protective factors rather than deficits.

Question 4

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'generativity vs. stagnation' as a key psychosocial challenge of middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

Answer

Erikson identified generativity vs. stagnation as the seventh psychosocial stage, occurring in middle adulthood, centering on contributing to future generations.

Question 5

The 'Strange Situation' procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth identified which attachment pattern in infants who show distress on separation but resist comfort on reunion?

Accepted Answer

Anxious-ambivalent (resistant) attachment

Answer

Anxious-ambivalent (resistant) attachment is characterized by high distress at separation and difficulty being soothed upon the caregiver's return, often showing anger or passivity.

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LMSW LMSW Human Development Theories Questions and Answers 4