Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Ego

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of ego integrity,as described by Erikson?

• A) Mrs. Chiu tells her family that she will die at peace with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets.
• B) Mrs. Valentino and Mr. Antonczyk had both been widowed for many years and were eager for the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years.
• C) When Mr. Benoit offers advice to his family, he often says, "Don't make the same mistakes I did. I wish I could live my life over."
• D) Mr. and Mrs. Li are the unofficial grandparents of many children in their neighbourhood, and their home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring word.

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Definitions:

Decision-Making

The method of selecting options through recognizing a decision, collecting data, and evaluating different solutions.

Representativeness Heuristic

Bases a decision on similarities between the situation at hand and stereotypes of similar occurrences.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people that often do not reflect reality.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are made following established guidelines or procedures, typically for routine and recurring situations.