At Birth, the Sense of ________ Is Poorly Developed When

question 17

Multiple Choice

At birth, the sense of ________ is poorly developed when compared to the other sensory systems.

• A)hearing
• B)smell
• C)touch
• D)vision

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Definitions:

Rigid

Characterized by inflexibility or an unwillingness to change opinions, behaviors, or practices.

Masking Fears

The act of hiding or suppressing one's true fears or anxieties, often through outwardly confident or indifferent behavior.

Ego Integrity

A sense of self-acceptance and fulfillment achieved in late adulthood, reflecting on life as meaningful.

Integrity Versus Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development focusing on older adults’ reflection on their life and either achieving a sense of integrity or experiencing despair over past failures.