Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Think

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to think of fixation?

• A) It occurs when we use defense mechanisms to deal with unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses.
• B) In development it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis.
• C) In development, the rewards in the environment take control of our behaviors.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) in the early embryo that develop into specific organ systems.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating and controlling bodily functions.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the developing embryo of an animal, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.

Germ Layer

Layers of cells in the early embryo that develop into all the organs and tissues of the body, including the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.