Psychoanalytic Theory Holds That Personality Development Occurs Through a Series

question 11

Multiple Choice

Psychoanalytic theory holds that personality development occurs through a series of _________ stages, which are _________ determined.

• A) representational . . . socially
• B) abstract . . . both socially and biologically
• C) psychosexual . . . biologically
• D) biopsychosocial . . . personally

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Definitions:

Autonomy Vs. Shame

A developmental stage proposed by Erik Erikson, highlighting the conflict children face between self-sufficiency and self-doubt.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A developmental stage where teenagers excessively focus on themselves and are often unable to see things from others' perspectives.

Sense of Invincibility

This refers to a psychological state where an individual feels incapable of being defeated or experiencing harm.

Temperament

An individual’s characteristic manner of thinking, behaving, or reacting, often considered as innate rather than learned.