If a Child Experiences Repeated Failures During the Period of Middle

question 177

Multiple Choice

If a child experiences repeated failures during the period of middle childhood, Erikson believes that the likely consequence would be the development of a sense of:

• A) mistrust
• B) stagnation
• C) loneliness
• D) inferiority

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Definitions:

Heterosexuality

Sexual or romantic attraction between individuals of opposite sex.

Genetics

The biological science concerned with the study of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms.

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the influence of genetics and biological processes on behavior and mental processes.

Homosexuality Origins

The study of the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to the development of a homosexual orientation.