According to Erikson, the First Stage of Development (Birth to One

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Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, the first stage of development (birth to one year) is a period when the infant develops the basic characteristic of

• A) initiative versus guilt.
• B) autonomy versus shame and doubt.
• C) industry versus inferiority.
• D) trust versus mistrust.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

A condition characterized by acute displays of anger, escalating to overwhelming fury that is unjustified by the surrounding events.

Therapies

Treatment methods aimed at relieving illness or disorder, often involving specific techniques and strategies to aid in improving health and wellness.

Downward Social Drift

The theory that individuals with severe mental illness might decline in social status due to their symptoms, rather than the illness being more frequent in lower social classes.

Antisocial Behaviors

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others; often associated with antisocial personality disorder.