The American dilemma, as discussed by Myrdal, refers to the fact that
A) individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and yet people often die early in life before having a chance to really live.
B) the American Dream is to own a house and raise a family and yet it is becoming harder and harder to achieve this goal.,
C) Americans believe that all men are created equal, and yet there was a time when slavery was permitted.
D) Americans have a democratic system, but many people don't bother to vote.
Question 2
Who of the following has successfully negotiated Erikson's stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation?
A) Jill spends a lot of time alone and says she is lonely and depressed.
B) Anthony is thinking of getting engaged to be married but is cheating on his future fiance; he says she doesn't understand him.
C) Nathan has a few close friends and just married the woman he has been dating for four years.
D) Tom has lots of friends, but isn't yet too close to anyone.
E) Elizabeth isn't sure who she is; with conflicting expectations from her parents and peers, it's hard for her to sort everything out.
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