Author Question: Identify the assessment technique Erikson used in his analysis of emotionally disturbed children. ... (Read 156 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Identify the assessment technique Erikson used in his analysis of emotionally disturbed children.

a. Psychological testing
b. Free association
c. Dream analysis
d. Play therapy

Question 2

On the free willdeterminism dimension, Erikson's theory of human nature:

a. is only partially deterministic.
c. proposes no ultimate life goal.
b. rejects determinism in favor of free will.
d. focuses mainly on free will and innate tendencies.

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: For work with emotionally disturbed children and in research on normal children and adolescents, Erikson chose play therapy. He provided a variety of toys and observed how children interacted with them.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Erikson's theory is only partially deterministic. During the first four stages, the experiences to which we are exposed through parents, teachers, peer groups, and various opportunities are largely beyond our control. We have more chance to exercise free will during the last four stages, although the attitudes and strengths we have formed during the earlier stages will affect our choices.