Ego Identity Is Best Described as A(n) ______

question 75

Multiple Choice

Ego identity is best described as a(n) ______.

• A) sense of what one stands for.
• B) identity of self that is adopted from one's parents.
• C) inflated sense of one's abilities.
• D) distorted perception of one's worth.

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Definitions:

School-Age Child

A child who is in the age range of attending primary or elementary school, approximately 6 to 12 years old.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive sadness or loss of interest in nearly all activities, along with other symptoms such as feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, changes in sleep or appetite, or thoughts of death.

Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other physical cues rather than words.

African-American

A term used to refer to individuals in the United States with African ancestry or who identify as having cultural, historical, or genealogical ties to Africa.