Counseling Human Development and Lifespan 2

Question 1

Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Rationalization

Answer

Kübler-Ross identified five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — rationalization is not one of them.

Question 2

In Marcia's identity statuses, 'identity foreclosure' means:

Accepted Answer

Commitment without exploration

Answer

Identity foreclosure occurs when an individual commits to an identity without exploring alternatives, often adopting parents' values without question.

Question 3

Which theorist described eight stages of psychosocial development from birth to death?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

Answer

Erik Erikson proposed eight psychosocial stages, each presenting a crisis that must be resolved for healthy development, spanning infancy through late adulthood.

Question 4

Object relations theory emphasizes the impact of:

Accepted Answer

Early relationships and internalized representations of self and others

Answer

Object relations theory holds that early relational experiences create internalized mental representations ('objects') that shape how a person relates to others throughout life.

Question 5

Ainsworth's 'secure attachment' style in infants is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Distress at separation but comfort upon reunion

Answer

Securely attached infants show moderate distress when caregivers leave and are easily comforted upon return, reflecting a reliable and responsive caregiving history.

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Counseling Human Development and Lifespan 2