The Stage of Personality Development That Lasts from About Age

question 166

Multiple Choice

The stage of personality development that lasts from about age 6 until puberty is known as the __________ stage.

• A) phallic
• B) anal
• C) genital
• D) latency

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Aversive Therapy

A behavioral treatment method that involves using unpleasant stimuli or discomfort to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Impulsivity

The tendency to act spontaneously and without thoughtful consideration of the consequences.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants that function by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.