The View That Development Is a Result of the Unfolding

question 34

Multiple Choice

The view that development is a result of the unfolding of a specific and prearranged scheme or plan within the body is characteristic of

• A) Konrad Lorenz's ethological theory.
• B) Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory.
• C) Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory.
• D) Arnold Gesell's maturational theory.

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Definitions:

Distractibility

Distractibility refers to a reduced ability to concentrate on a task without being easily sidetracked by unrelated stimuli or thoughts.

Clinical Depression

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Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, affecting the body's normal functions.

Memory Loss

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