Author Question: Describe the key processes involved in the development of a healthy sense of self from late ... (Read 66 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe the key processes involved in the development of a healthy sense of self from late childhood to adolescence.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Brianna has always been pessimistic. For the past three years, on most days she feels tired, guilty, and unable to concentrate. However, her eating, sleeping, and daily functioning have not been impaired. This chronic depressed state best illustrates ____.

a. anxious distress c. premenstrual dysphoric disorder
b. MDD with a seasonal pattern d. persistent depressive disorder

chem1s3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A sense of self includes ways in which an individual defines themselves: attributes, attitudes, abilities, values, etc.
A positive identity develops over time as an individual begins to understand themselves, accepts themselves and others, values themselves and others, etc.
The outcome of a sense of self is a balanced, stable, and accurate view of self; usually occurs in adolescence
Erikson viewed psychological identity as the primary task of adolescence
Construction of self is a process that begins in infancy and continues through the lifespan
Integration of challenges related to physical, academic, social, and vocational demands

Answer to Question 2

D