According to Erikson, If the Basic Conflict of a Given

question 213

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, if the basic conflict of a given stage is not resolved satisfactorily, the individual

• A) will acquire the unhealthy basic attitude associated with the stage, which will adversely affect development at the next stage.
• B) will be permanently damaged regardless of future experiences.
• C) will not enter the next stage.
• D) will be fixated at that stage.

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Definitions:

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Milk Production

The biological process by which mammals produce milk to feed their young, involving various hormonal controls.

Hormone

Chemical messenger, produced in one part of the organism, that controls the activity of other tissues or organs in that organism.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of many hormones.