Explain the subsidiation chain involved if one considers Brian’s alcoholism as an attitude (according to Cattell’s definition). What would be some of the sems/sentiments and ergs that motivated this behavior? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
Brian’s self-sentiment (sem) most likely motivated his alcoholism (attitude). His injury and loss of leg affected his self-concept negatively and he sought comfort in alcohol. His self-concept (and therefore his alcoholism) was probably also motivated by feelings of loneliness and anger, both ergs.
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What did Vygotsky postulate?
What will be an ideal response?
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