Telomeres __________

question 10

Multiple Choice

Telomeres __________.

• A) lengthen with age, allowing the cells to duplicate
• B) accelerate somatic mutations, such as those involved in cancer
• C) lie directly in the middle of chromosomes
• D) protect the ends of chromosomes from destruction

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Definitions:

Electra Complexes

Female counterpart to the Oedipus complex in Freudian psychoanalytic theory involving a girl’s psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring between ages three and six, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.

Oedipus

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship.