According to Erikson, _____ are motivating characteristics that derive from the unsatisfactory resolution of developmental crises

a. secondary traits
b. instinctoid needs
c. free associations
d. basic weaknesses


ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Similar to the way basic strengths arise at each stage of psychosocial development, so may basic weaknesses. Basic weaknesses are motivating characteristics that derive from the unsatisfactory resolution of developmental crises.

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