Leo Was Three When His Mother and Father Died in a Car

question 108

Multiple Choice

Leo was three when his mother and father died in a car accident.What critical phase of Leo's development has been interrupted?

• A)Identity
• B)Purpose
• C)Attachment
• D)Separation anxiety

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Definitions:

Freudian Psychoanalysis

A theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts as the basis of human behavior, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over dogma or superstition.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that postulates that individual personalities are composed of broad dispositions, known as traits, which can predict behavior.

Norman Triplett

A psychologist known for his work on social facilitation, proposing that the presence of others enhances performance on simple or well-practiced tasks.