Over the Past 100 Years,the Decrease in Deaths Due to Infectious

question 61

True/False

Over the past 100 years,the decrease in deaths due to infectious disease has been somewhat offset by an increase in death due to metabolic diseases.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A psychological concept suggesting individuals seek immediate gratification of needs and desires to avoid pain.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the immediate awareness of the individual.

Sibling Rivalry

The competition or animosity between brothers and sisters, which can be motivated by the desire for parental attention, among other factors.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian psychotherapist and founder of Adlerian psychology, emphasizing the importance of the feeling of inferiority in the development of personality.