In response to charges that his concepts are ambiguous and poorly defined, Erikson cited:
a. numerous supporters who refuted these charges.
b. his growing influence and fame.
c. the basic impossibility of trying to define personality.
d. his artistic temperament and lack of formal training in science.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Erikson agreed that the charges of ambiguous terms and concepts, conclusions drawn in the absence of supporting data, and an overall lack of precision were valid and blamed them on his artistic temperament and lack of formal training in science. He wrote, "I came to psychology from art, which may explain, if not justify, the fact that at times the reader will find me painting contexts and backgrounds where he would rather have me point to facts and concepts."
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