Which of the Following Describes the Revolutionary Transitions of Eastern

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the revolutionary transitions of eastern European countries away from the Soviet Union that started in 1989?

• A)Highly violent
• B)Very slow and gradual
• C)Generally motivated by outside actors
• D)Generally nonviolent
• E)Largely unsuccessful

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Definitions:

Anal Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the stage of psychosexual development, from about 18 months to 3 or 4 years of age, in which the physical focus of the libido is located in the anus and associated eliminative organs.

Phallic

Relating to or resembling a phallus, often used in Freudian psychology to describe the developmental stage focusing on the genitals.

Oral

Referring to the initial stage of Freudian psychosexual development, during which the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and exploration.

Death Instinct

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to an unconscious drive toward decay, destruction, and death.