1 Read the following case. Answer questions (a) to (d) according to the case.
John is a 3-year-old boy. John and his family were celebrating Christmas. Santa
Claus wanted to shake hands with John. John suddenly ran to his father's back.
John's mother said to him, "You are a boy. Don't be like this." John's father then
shook hands with Santa Claus and said, "John, you can do this.” John stretched
out his right hand slowly and shook hands with Santa Claus
(a) Which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development does best describe
John's behavior? (4 marks) Explain the characteristics of this stge. (3 marks)
Identify the positive resolution, primary event, and psychosocial strength. (5
marks)
(b) Evaluate John's behavior using Erikson's psychosocial theory. (6 marks)
(c) Suggest a method to John's parent to overcome this crisis. (2 marks)
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