Why Did Erikson Emphasize the Importance of the Psychosocial Crisis

question 196

Multiple Choice

Why did Erikson emphasize the importance of the psychosocial crisis of adolescence?

• A)Developing an identity helps individuals to develop a wider range of emotions.
• B)Developing an identity ensures that someone will be competent when they enter a long-term relationship.
• C)Developing an identity makes individuals more dependent on their caregivers.
• D)Developing an identity influences how individuals spend their time and interact with others.

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, reasoning, emotion, and memory.

Inferior Colliculi

Pair of structures located in the midbrain, involved in auditory processing and acting as a major relay center for sound information.

Pyramids

Ancient massive structures with a square base and four triangular sides, mainly found in Egypt as tombs for pharaohs.

Sensory Tracts

Nerve pathways in the central nervous system that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.