The Developmental Tasks of Autonomy from Parents and Gender Identity

question 9

Multiple Choice

The developmental tasks of autonomy from parents and gender identity are associated with which life stage?

• A) Phallic
• B) Ego identity
• C) Later adolescence
• D) Early adolescence

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Definitions:

Oncogenes

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Homeobox-Like Genes

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E. Coli

A common bacterium found in the intestines of animals, including humans, and is sometimes associated with food poisoning.

Founder Cell

A cell from which a particular cell lineage is derived.