In Terms of Erikson's Description of Psychosocial Development, Misbehavior on the Part

question 23

Multiple Choice

In terms of Erikson's description of psychosocial development, misbehavior on the part of high school students can often be attributed to

• A) the epigenetic principle.
• B) the amount of violence in American society.
• C) lack of a positive identity.
• D) premature foreclosure of identity.

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Definitions:

External Goal

An objective or target that an individual aims to achieve, which is set outside of themselves, such as career achievements or material possessions.

Motivate Behaviour

The process of influencing or stimulating an individual to act in a certain way or pursue particular goals.

Biological Motives

Innate drives arising from biological needs that are critical for the survival and reproduction of an organism.

Social Needs

Social needs refer to the human requirement for relationships and interaction with others, including the need for belonging, love, and affection.