During Which Ego Status Is an Individual Likely to State

question 15

Multiple Choice

During which ego status is an individual likely to state, "I don't even know if my ancestors owned slaves, but I know that because I am White, I continue to benefit from a racist system that stems from the slavery era"?

• A) Immersion/emersion
• B) Contact
• C) Disintegration
• D) Pseudo-independence

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Definitions:

Secure Attachments

Emotional bonds characterized by trust and a sense of safety in relationships, often developed in early childhood.

Social Skills

The abilities needed to communicate, interact, and form relationships with others effectively.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage roughly between the ages of 6-12 years, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, social, and physical areas.

Trust Versus Mistrust

Trust versus mistrust is a stage in Erikson's psychosocial development theory where an infant learns to trust caregivers and the world based on whether their basic needs are met.