Erikson's First Stage of Infant Development Is Called

question 25

Multiple Choice

Erikson's first stage of infant development is called

• A)trust versus mistrust.
• B)the sensorimotor period.
• C)the oral stage.
• D)the crying stage.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Processes

Mechanisms that alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, affecting how cells read genes.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive taxonomy published by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders for clinical and research purposes.

Categorical Approach

A method of classification based on distinct and separate categories, typically used in contexts like diagnosing mental disorders.

Dimensional Approach

A method of categorizing characteristics on a continuum rather than as distinct categories, often used in psychology to describe personality or mental disorders.