In Pubescent Boys, a Temporary Enlargement of the Breasts Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

In pubescent boys, a temporary enlargement of the breasts is caused by

• A)estrogen production.
• B)testosterone production.
• C)inhibin production.
• D)interstitial cell (ISCH)production.

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Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A Freudian concept referring to a stage of psychosexual development, typically occurring between the ages of three and six, where children's focus of pleasure is on the genital organs.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freud’s psychosexual development occurring between ages 6 and puberty, where sexual urges are repressed, and children focus on social and intellectual skills.

Postpone Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Personality

A unique set of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's typical responses to situations.