When a Group of European-American Adults and a Group of Chinese

question 155

Multiple Choice

When a group of European-American adults and a group of Chinese adults were asked to recall 20 memories from any time in their lives, which group(s) tended to remember important social or historical events and their interactions with family members, friends, and others?

• A)neither group of adults
• B)both groups of adults
• C)the European-American adults
• D)the Chinese adults

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Definitions:

Crisis

A critical or tumultuous situation that requires immediate attention and action to manage and mitigate its effects.

Ego Defense

Psychological strategies deployed by the individual to manage stress, conflict, and inner turmoil, preserving self-esteem.

Identity States

Psychological conditions representing different understandings and degrees of personal identity development.

Moratorium

Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (in crisis) and seems headed for commitment.