LMSW exam (human growth and
development) Questions and Answers
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social development - answer enhances a person’s mental health, success at work, and
ability ti achieve in like tasks.
8 stages of social development - answer Erik Erikson
trust V mistrust - answer birth to age 1 = children begin to learn the ability to trust others
based upon the consistency of their caregivers. unsuccessful completion of this stage
can result in an inability to trust, and therefore a sense of fear about the inconsistent
world.
autonomy V shame and doubt - answer ages 1-3= children begin to assert their
independence
by walking away from their mother, picking which toy to play with , and making choices
about what they want to wear and eat. if children are criticized, overly controlled, they
begin to feel inadequate in their ability to survive and can become overly dependent and
lack self esteem and feel a sense of shame.
initiative V guilt - answerages 3-6= children assert themselves more frequently. they
begin to plan activities, make up games, and initiate activities with others. if this
tendency is hindered- through criticism or control, children develop a sense of guilt-
become followers, lacking self-initiative
industry V inferiority - answerage 6 to puberty= children begin to develop a sense of
pride in their accomplishments. they initiate projects, see through to completion and feel
good about their achievements. if this is not encouraged but, is restricted- children begin
to feel inferior, doubting their abilities, and failing to reach their potential.
identity Vrole confusion - answeradolescence (transition from childhood to adulthood)=
MOST IMPORTANT. children are becoming more independent, and begin to look at the
future explore their own identities. if hindered, a sense of confusion occurs about
themselves and their role in the world.
intimacy V isolation - answeryoung adulthood= individuals begin to share themselves
more intimately with others and explore relationships leading toward longer term
commitments with others outside of the family. unsuccessful completion of this stage
development) Questions and Answers
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social development - answer enhances a person’s mental health, success at work, and
ability ti achieve in like tasks.
8 stages of social development - answer Erik Erikson
trust V mistrust - answer birth to age 1 = children begin to learn the ability to trust others
based upon the consistency of their caregivers. unsuccessful completion of this stage
can result in an inability to trust, and therefore a sense of fear about the inconsistent
world.
autonomy V shame and doubt - answer ages 1-3= children begin to assert their
independence
by walking away from their mother, picking which toy to play with , and making choices
about what they want to wear and eat. if children are criticized, overly controlled, they
begin to feel inadequate in their ability to survive and can become overly dependent and
lack self esteem and feel a sense of shame.
initiative V guilt - answerages 3-6= children assert themselves more frequently. they
begin to plan activities, make up games, and initiate activities with others. if this
tendency is hindered- through criticism or control, children develop a sense of guilt-
become followers, lacking self-initiative
industry V inferiority - answerage 6 to puberty= children begin to develop a sense of
pride in their accomplishments. they initiate projects, see through to completion and feel
good about their achievements. if this is not encouraged but, is restricted- children begin
to feel inferior, doubting their abilities, and failing to reach their potential.
identity Vrole confusion - answeradolescence (transition from childhood to adulthood)=
MOST IMPORTANT. children are becoming more independent, and begin to look at the
future explore their own identities. if hindered, a sense of confusion occurs about
themselves and their role in the world.
intimacy V isolation - answeryoung adulthood= individuals begin to share themselves
more intimately with others and explore relationships leading toward longer term
commitments with others outside of the family. unsuccessful completion of this stage
