During the Twentieth Century the Average Life Span

question 67

Multiple Choice

During the twentieth century the average life span

• A)did not change significantly.
• B)increased slightly.
• C)nearly doubled.
• D)nearly tripled.

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Definitions:

Latency Period

A phase in Freudian psychology referring to an intermediate stage of psychosexual development in children, during which sexual instincts are temporarily inactive.

Repressed

A psychological term referring to thoughts, memories, or desires being unconsciously held back from conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses or ideas are dealt with by exaggerating the opposite state of mind or type of behavior.

Same-Sex Attraction

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