Jessica, 16, Is in the Process of Deciding What She

question 88

Multiple Choice

Jessica, 16, is in the process of deciding what she wants to study in college. She wants to be an engineer one day and a painter the next day. Erik Erikson would say Jessica is in the ________ stage of development.

• A) intimacy versus isolation
• B) identity versus identity confusion
• C) initiative versus guilt
• D) industry versus inferiority

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Definitions:

Ming Dynasty

A major Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644, known for its trade expansion to the outside world and cultural achievements such as porcelain, literature, and the building of the Great Wall.

Kinship

A social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption that forms an intricate network of relationships within societies.

Porcelain

Extremely fine, hard, white ceramic. Unlike stoneware, porcelain is made from a fine white clay called kaolin mixed with ground petuntse, a type of feldspar. True porcelain is translucent and rings when struck.

Terracotta

A type of earthenware clay used in pottery and sculpture, characterized by its brownish-orange color after firing.