Eight-Year-Old Alex Plays Almost Exclusively with the Other Boys at His

question 158

Multiple Choice

Eight-year-old Alex plays almost exclusively with the other boys at his grade school. Alex's behavior suggests that he is in the _____ stage of psychosexual development.

• A)phallic
• B)genital
• C)latency
• D)oral

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Definitions:

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Embryonic

Relating to an embryo, the earliest stage of growth and development in many organisms.

Cleavage

The rapid rate of mitosis of a zygote immediately following fertilization.

Neonatal

Refers to the first four weeks after birth, a period that is critical for the child's survival and health.