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The Period of the Embryo, Spanning the Time from Five

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The period of the embryo, spanning the time from five weeks after conception to the start of the second month of prenatal life, is in many ways the most dramatic developmental period in the entire lifespan.


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Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously transforms an undesirable thought or feeling into its opposite.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Unconscious Impulses

Desires or feelings that a person is not aware of but that influence behaviors and decisions.

Karen Horney

A psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality development, and the concept of basic anxiety.

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