Erikson's Stages, Compared to Freud's

question 6

Multiple Choice

Erikson's stages, compared to Freud's,

• A) unfold in an invariant sequence
• B) are more general
• C) are more closely tied to libidinal zones
• D) are less hierarchically organized

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Definitions:

Unobservable Mental States

Internal psychological conditions, such as thoughts, beliefs, and desires, that cannot be directly observed by others.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and the external world.

Cognitive Process

The collection of mental activities and operations involved in processing information, including thinking, memory, and perception.

Reflex

A simple, automatic response to a specific stimulus, such as the knee-jerk reaction.