Which of the following is considered a function of the core pathologies?
A) provide new resources for coping with the next psychosocial crisis
B) protect the person from unwanted interaction with the societal system
C) provide new information
D) promote an optimistic worldview

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The core pathologies, according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, are maladaptive ways of coping with psychosocial crises that lead to negative outcomes in personality development. One of their functions is to protect the person from unwanted interaction with the societal system, as they represent a defensive strategy against social demands and ego-threatening experiences. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the function of core pathologies.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Function of the Core