| Chapter 6 Erikson's psychosocial theory of development: each stage characterized by inner conflict Trust vs mistrust (0-1 year): warm, responsive care leads to feeling confident that the world is a good place Autonomy vs shame and doubt (1-3 years): giving kids reasonable choices makes them more independent Temperament: stable individual differences based on genes Activity level Approach/avoidance regarding new experiences Negative emotionality Task persistence Can be moderated by environment although usually falls back on temperament in stressful situations Parenting, experience with earlier kids, cultural influences |
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