The phrase “identity crisis” was coined by Erikson to describe patients who
A) behaved narcissistically.
B) were in a constant “startled” state.
C) were sexually confused.
D) rigidly held on to their social roles.
Answer: B
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. Which of the following best describes the contrast that exists between trying to avoid unwanted outcomes and thinking of what one wants to happen?
a. People who avoid unwanted outcomes are generally unhappy. b. Anyone who thinks of what they want to happen tends to see desirable results. c. Those who try to avoid unwanted outcomes become more reactive than those pursuing happier circumstances. d. People who are oriented toward only thinking of what they want to happen are likely to fail, unlike those who manage to avoid failure.
What type of aggression is involved when a child wants something and uses aggressive behavior or words to get it?
a. instrumental aggression b. hostile aggression c. physical aggression d. verbal aggression
Impulsiveness is to self-control as _____ is to _____
A) ?more deeply scalloped delay curves; flatter delay curves B) ?flatter delay curves; more deeply scalloped delay curves C) ?older people; younger people D) ?Both b and c are correct.
Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory and the psychoanalytic perspective view development as ________.
A. continuous B. discontinuous C. culturally determined D. determined by heredity