Author Question: In response to charges that his concepts are ambiguous and poorly defined, Erikson cited: a. ... (Read 31 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In response to charges that his concepts are ambiguous and poorly defined, Erikson cited:

a. numerous supporters who refuted these charges.
b. his growing influence and fame.
c. the basic impossibility of trying to define personality.
d. his artistic temperament and lack of formal training in science.

Question 2

Which of the following stages in the development of a psychologically healthy Black identity, proposed by William Cross, includes three identity clusters?

a. The encounter stage
c. The pre-encounter stage
b. The immersion-emersion stage
d. The internalization stage

efwsefaw · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Erikson agreed that the charges of ambiguous terms and concepts, conclusions drawn in the absence of supporting data, and an overall lack of precision were valid and blamed them on his artistic temperament and lack of formal training in science. He wrote, I came to psychology from art, which may explain, if not justify, the fact that at times the reader will find me painting contexts and backgrounds where he would rather have me point to facts and concepts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: The pre-encounter stage in the development of a psychologically healthy Black identity includes three identity clusters. The pre-encounter assimilation identity contains little racial awareness or racial identity. The pre-encounter miseducation identity internalizes negative stereotypes about being Black. The pre-encounter self-hatred identity involves holding highly negative views about Blacks, resulting in anti-Black and self-hating attitudes.