Erikson Expanded on His Life Cycle Theory in the Analysis

question 291

Multiple Choice

Erikson expanded on his life cycle theory in the analysis of:

• A) the Ingmar Bergman film Wild Strawberries.
• B) the Christian bible.
• C) an Akira Kurosawa film called Dreams.
• D) the novel Gone With the Wind.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Schemas that allow for easy, fast processing of information about people, events, or objects, based on their membership in particular groups.

Abstract Mental Concept

The ability to understand ideas that are not tied to concrete physical objects or experiences.

Symbolic

Relating to or denoting symbols or symbolism, which are used to represent ideas or qualities.

Analogical Representation

A concept in cognitive psychology where mental representations are understood to have similarities with the physical objects they represent, allowing for inference and understanding based on these analogies.