In Erikson's view, malignancies develop when:
a. only a negative tendency is present.
c. neuroses predominate.
b. only an adaptive tendency is present.
d. adulthood is reached.
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: When only the positive, adaptive, tendency is present in the ego, the condition is said to be "maladaptive." When only the negative tendency is present, the condition is called "malignant." Maladaptions can lead to neuroses; malignancies can lead to psychoses.
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