In the Word Dermatologist, Identify the Root/combining Form and the Suffix

question 102

Multiple Choice

In the word dermatologist, identify the root/combining form and the suffix, and the correct meaning for each word element.

• A)The root/combining form is ologist, meaning specialist; the suffix is dermat, meaning skin.
• B)The root/combining form is dermat, meaning skin; the suffix is ologist, meaning the study of.
• C)The root/combining form is dermat/o, meaning skin; the suffix is logist, meaning one who studies.
• D)The root/combining form is dermatolog, meaning skin; the suffix is ist, meaning specialist
• E)The root/combining form is dermato, meaning study of the skin and related organs; the suffix is logist, meaning the study of.

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Definitions:

Identity Formation

The development of a distinct personality or self-concept that integrates various roles, attitudes, skills, and beliefs.

Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which describes eight stages from infancy to adulthood with each stage presenting a conflict that must be resolved.

Adolescence

This period involves significant changes in both physiological and psychological aspects, usually starting with puberty and concluding upon reaching legal age.

Identity Development

The process through which individuals achieve a sense of who they are and of their moral and political beliefs, their career preferences, and their relationship to their culture and community.