At Each Stage of Psychosocial Development

question 54

Multiple Choice

At each stage of psychosocial development,

• A) the maladaptive way of coping must be suppressed.
• B) adaptive and maladaptive ways of coping are incorporated into the ego identity.
• C) we must confront sexual and aggressive needs.
• D) the mother is most important in resolving the crisis for the child.

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