According to Erikson, the Major Goal of Adolescent Development Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, the major goal of adolescent development is __________.

• A) learning to deal with new sexuality
• B) learning to think abstractly
• C) distinguishing oneself from younger siblings
• D) developing a sense of identity

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Definitions:

Jung

Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for his concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypes, and introversion and extraversion.

Adulthood

is a phase of human development that follows adolescence and is characterized by full physical development, maturity, and the assumption of adult roles and responsibilities.

Nomothetic Approach

A research approach that aims to discover general laws and principles by studying large groups of people and emphasizing statistical averages.

Personality

The mix of traits and qualities that create a person’s unique personality.