A Toddler Who Is Learning to Use the Toilet and Sometimes

question 596

Multiple Choice

A toddler who is learning to use the toilet and sometimes feels bad when he or she has "accidents" is in which of Erikson's stages?

• A)identity versus role confusion
• B)initiative versus guilt
• C)autonomy versus shame and doubt
• D)industry versus inferiority

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Definitions:

Vaccine

Preparation that acts as a preventative measure against a disease by using antigens that promote immunity without causing the actual disease.

Pathogenic Bacteria

Bacteria that are capable of causing disease in their host, including humans, animals, and plants.

Antibiotic Resistance

A phenomenon where bacteria evolve and become resistant to the effects of antibiotics, making infections harder to treat.

Virulence Factors

Molecules produced by pathogens that contribute to the pathogenicity and ability to infect hosts.