Match Each Term to the Correct Descriptor

question 97

Multiple Choice

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-The lower esophageal sphincter opens

• A)oral preparation stage
• B)oral stage
• C)pharyngeal stage
• D)esophageal stage

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Definitions:

Psychosexual Stage

Stages of a child's development identified by Freud, each characterized by a different focus of libido (sexual drive) satisfaction.

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory focusing on infants' pleasure centers on the mouth during the first 18 months of life.

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and shaping one's personality, influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.