In His Theory of the Life Span, Erik Erikson Proposed

question 103

Multiple Choice

In his theory of the life span, Erik Erikson proposed that late adulthood is the period of the life span when the central challenge is __________.

• A)trust versus mistrust
• B)industry versus inferiority
• C)identity achievement versus confusion
• D)ego integrity versus despair

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The air-filled central cavity of the ear, behind the eardrum, containing the three smallest bones in the body that are involved in the transmission of sound vibrations.

Stapes

The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, playing a critical role in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, playing a key role in the mechanics of hearing.

Vomeronasal Organ

Pheromone-detecting organ of vertebrates.