Asked by Catie Chappelle on Apr 24, 2024
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At age 22,Skinner experienced:
A) feelings of success and self-esteem.
B) an identity crisis.
C) jealousy of an older brother.
D) a late-blooming Oedipus complex.
Identity Crisis
A phase marked by indecision and chaos, where someone's self-identity is uncertain, frequently due to modifications in their social position or planned ambitions.
Self-Esteem
The subjective evaluation or appraisal of one's own worth as a person.
Oedipus Complex
A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious attraction to the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
- Discover the influence of Skinner's personal experiences on his approach to theory.
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Sameer Sharma1 week ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
At the age of 22, Skinner experienced an identity crisis. This was evident in his decision to take a year off from his studies and travel to New York City to try his hand at writing fiction, while also considering a graduate program in psychology. This indicates that he was uncertain about his future and his sense of self. The other options (A, C, D) are not supported by any evidence or information about Skinner's experiences at age 22.
Learning Objectives
- Discover the influence of Skinner's personal experiences on his approach to theory.