Author Question: In Erikson's view, at each stage of psychosocial development, _____. a. the maladaptive way of ... (Read 86 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In Erikson's view, at each stage of psychosocial development, _____.

a. the maladaptive way of coping must be suppressed
b. the ego must incorporate both maladaptive and adaptive ways of coping
c. we must eliminate our sexual and physical needs
d. the mother is most important in resolving the crisis for the child

Question 2

According to Erikson, if a conflict at one developmental stage cannot be resolved, then a person is more likely to:

a. resolve it during the later stages.
b. compensate for it at the next stage of development.
c. find it difficult to adapt to later problems.
d. overcome problems faster in later stages.

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Erikson believed that the ego must incorporate both maladaptive as well as adaptive ways of coping. Ideally, at every stage of development the ego will consist primarily of the positive or adaptive attitude but will be balanced by some portion of the negative attitude.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Each developmental stage has its particular crisis or turning point that necessitates some change in our behavior and personality. We may respond to the crisis in one of two ways: a maladaptive way or an adaptive way. Only when we have resolved each conflict can the personality continue its normal developmental sequence and acquire the strength to confront the next stage's crisis. If the conflict at any stage remains unresolved, we are less likely to be able to adapt to later problems.