A __________ is a mental framework for organizing our understanding of how some aspect of the world works. We have these for all sorts of social behaviors that we engage in, such as eating in a restaurant or going out on a date.

Which of the following suggestions would be least helpful to a young performing artist who wants to become a highly creative ballet dancer?

a. "Study the performances of the world's best ballet artists." b. "Develop friendly and supportive relationships with fellow ballet dancers." c. "Win competitive performances that will lead to performance arts scholarship offers." d. "Take time for those practice drills that you find most enjoyable."

The developmental crisis of adolescence, according to Erik Erikson, is called __________

a. autonomy vs. shame and doubt b. identity vs. role confusion c. intimacy vs. isolation d. competence vs. inferiority