Behavior That Individuals Are Unable to Control Even Though They

question 87

Multiple Choice

Behavior that individuals are unable to control even though they have repeatedly tried to do so is called:

• A) projection.
• B) compulsive behavior.
• C) masochistic behavior.
• D) sadistic behavior.
• E) denial.

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development, proposing that individuals go through eight stages of development from infancy to late adulthood.

Preschool Period

The developmental stage typically ranging from ages 3 to 5 years old, before a child enters formal school.

Loud Noises

High-intensity sounds that can range from mildly uncomfortable to potentially harmful for hearing, often causing stress or startle reactions.

Initiative Versus Guilt

A stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children are challenged to assert control and power over the environment to develop a sense of purpose.