Psychosocial Theory Is Considered a Stage Theory Because at Each

question 48

Multiple Choice

Psychosocial theory is considered a stage theory because at each stage,________ .

• A) failures at each stage prevent an individual from growing and developing to the next stage
• B) accomplishments from previous stages provide resources for mastering challenges at new stages
• C) there is no specific direction or order for the stages
• D) there is no underlying organization for progressive stages

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors and convey them toward the cell body.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle cell, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one cell to another.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored before being released into the synaptic cleft to communicate with other neurons.