Erik Erikson Based His Theory of Development on Which of the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson based his theory of development on which of the following populations?

• A)Germans
• B)South Asians
• C)Sioux of South Dakota
• D)all of these and others

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals throughout the body; key components in the function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells, forming an insulating layer that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Fine Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscle movements in the body, especially in the hands and fingers, critical for tasks like writing, tying shoelaces, and handling small objects.