According to Erik Erikson,the First Year of Life Is Characterized

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to Erik Erikson,the first year of life is characterized by the ________ stage of development.

• A)autonomy versus shame and doubt
• B)initiative versus guilt
• C)industry versus inferiority
• D)trust versus mistrust

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Definitions:

Auditory Pathway

The sequence of neural structures that sound waves travel through to be processed as sounds in the brain, from the ear to the auditory cortex.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve signals that the brain interprets as sound.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for complex functions including thought, memory, sensory processing, and voluntary movement.

Whale Songs

Complex sequences of vocalizations produced by whales, particularly males, that are thought to play a role in communication and mating behaviors.