Which of the Following Is a Correct Matching of the Age

question 253

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct matching of the age range to the psychosexual stage/period?

• A) anal stage--------birth to one year
• B) latency period---six to 12 years
• C) phallic stage-----12 years through adulthood
• D) oral stage--------three to six years

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis where the probability of a behavior occurring is increased by following it with the addition of a reinforcing stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary, such as heart rate, through the use of electronic or other instruments.