The ego-ideal functions to:
a. aid the individual as he/she strives for perfection in certain areas of life
b. stifle a father complex
c. punish the individual for doing wrong
d. make the individual feel incompetent
a
You might also like to view...
Hypothyroidism in infancy leads to
a. severe intellectual disability. b. acromegaly. c. virilism. d. spina bifida.
It is important for parents to allow toddlers to do things for themselves since overprotecting them or ridiculing their efforts may cause toddlers to lack confidence their abilities and become overly dependent on their parents. These conflicts are part of Erikson's psychosocial stage known as
a. initiative versus guilt. b. autonomy versus shame and doubt. c. industry versus inferiority. d. generativity versus stagnation.
Jonathan, age 10, was born underweight because his mother smoked during pregnancy. Jonathan is at risk for
A) obesity. B) anorexia. C) bulimia. D) a fast basal metabolism.
What is the psychosocial explanation for the high rate of suicide among elderly white men?
What will be an ideal response?