Mike Is 14 Years Old

question 75

Multiple Choice

Mike is 14 years old. When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he promptly replies that he wants to be a lawyer and begins to speak about a recent case and how well the lawyers handled the case. However, his mother casually mentions that Mike's interests change almost every few weeks and that she feels that Mike should attend some career guidance sessions to decide what he wants to become. In the context of Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, this period of Mike's life is referred to as a ________.

• A) sociological amnesty
• B) societal moratorium
• C) psychosocial moratorium
• D) behavioral reprieve

Recognize how psychological needs and theories explain human behavior.

Identify how hunger and eating are regulated by hormonal and neurobiological mechanisms.

Explain the impact of genetics and environment on obesity.

Understand the concepts of body image and societal influences on perceptions of attractiveness.

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