Erikson Talked About People Encountering Crises in Personality Development

question 23

Multiple Choice

Erikson talked about people encountering crises in personality development. Which of the following is correct about his description of a crisis?

• A) How we resolve the crisis determines the direction our personality develops.
• B) A crisis interrupts the natural development of personality until it is resolved.
• C) People face an unlimited number of potential crises as they pass through personality development.
• D) Crises usually don't occur until after age five.

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Definitions:

Union Representation

The act of labor unions acting as intermediaries between workers and employers, negotiating contracts for better wages, working conditions, and benefits on behalf of their members.

Union Substitution

Practices or strategies employed by an employer to avoid unionization, often by addressing workers' grievances directly and improving working conditions.

Legal

Relating to the legal system or the set of regulations that a specific nation or society acknowledges for controlling the behavior of its individuals, which can be upheld through the application of sanctions.

Utility Perspective

An approach that evaluates situations and decisions based on their utility or usefulness, often in terms of maximizing happiness or benefit.