The Fetal Position, with the Limbs Folded Up Around the Body

question 138

Multiple Choice

The fetal position, with the limbs folded up around the body, is especially characteristic of the

• A)first trimester.
• B)second trimester.
• C)early third trimester.
• D)late third trimester.

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Definitions:

Ego Psychology

An approach within psychoanalysis that focuses on the ego's role in development and behavior, emphasizing the integration of conscious and unconscious processes.

Freudian Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on uncovering unconscious conflicts through various techniques such as dream analysis and free association.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on the relationships between people, especially the significant relationships formed between children and their caregivers, and how these relationships shape one's psychological processes.

Aggressive Drives

Innate impulses or tendencies within an individual that lead to aggressive behaviors or attitudes.