The Term for the First Menstrual Period Is

question 293

Multiple Choice

The term for the first menstrual period is:

• A) menses.
• B) menarche.
• C) menopause.
• D) amenorrhea.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A theory by Erik Erikson that human development is influenced by social interactions and unfolds in eight stages throughout life.

Erikson

Erik Erikson was a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings, identifying eight stages that span from infancy to adulthood.

Trust Versus Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of developmental psychology where an infant learns to trust their caregivers or develops mistrust about the world.

Humanistic Theorists

Psychologists and researchers who emphasize individual potential and stress the importance of growth and self-actualization.