Adolescents may go through a period of actively exploring various personal identities, but not yet committing to one. Erikson called this:
a) extroverted behavior
b) preoperational thought
c) moratorium
d) thinking in terms of concrete things
ANS: C, Erikson called this exploration moratorium, which he saw as a positive process leading eventually to a clearer and stronger personal identity.
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A. iconic memory B. retrieval C. maintenance rehearsal D. interference
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a. ?action tendency b. ?opponent-process c. ?need for achievement d. ?primary drive
Learning theory explains language development primarily as a result of nature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________ motivation involves worrying about the negative consequences of failure.
A. Approach B. Avoidance C. Detail D. Success