What is an identity crises? Why is this common amongst adolescents?
What will be an ideal response?
An identity crisis is a period of doubt and crises concerning one's definition of self and the role of said self in society. Adolescents are increasingly able to view themselves as independent of others and their actions and conduct as personal. This new independence and separation naturally leads to some confusion of identity as a more dependent sense of identity is shed.
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a. passionate love b. companionate love c. committed love d. affectionate love
When Nicholas and Sanjay are debating whether or not to steal a cool car they just found, Nicholas says, "It's wrong to steal the car because there are laws against stealing, and no one is above the law.". This type of thinking best fits with Kohlberg's ____ level of moral thinking
a. preconventional b. conventional c. postconventional d. unconventional
Woodworth was primarily a functionalist, but he had also described himself as having a middle-of-the-road attitude. What term best describes his approach?
a. Behaviorist b. Psychoanalyst c. Structuralist d. Eclectic
Regine would like to undergo treatment for transsexuals. The first stage to eventual surgery is ____
a. vocal training c. cross-sex hormone therapy b. sex reassignment d. psychotherapy