Different Accounts of the Same Behavior That Together Give Us

question 282

Multiple Choice

Different accounts of the same behavior that together give us a more complete understanding represent different

• A) cognitive functions.
• B) unconscious motives.
• C) levels of analysis.
• D) natural selections.

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Definitions:

Psychological Development

The process of emotional, cognitive, social, and personality growth that occurs throughout a human life span.

James Marcia

A psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity development, specifically for elaborating on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development with his theory of identity statuses.

Identity Diffusion

A state in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual has not yet formed a stable sense of self or identity, often leading to confusion and uncertainty.

Foreclosure

In developmental psychology, a state where an individual prematurely commits to values or goals without self-exploration.