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Melissa Is Fearful of Men and Refuses to Go Out

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Melissa is fearful of men and refuses to go out on dates. Her therapist suggests that she is fearful because she was sexually abused by her father when she was young. The therapist's suggestion most clearly highlights the impact of


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Developmental Tasks

Skills and behaviour patterns learned during stages of development.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is considered incurable and is expected to lead to the death of the patient within a relatively short time frame.

Developmental Task

Specific accomplishments that are achieved at certain periods in life, contributing to successful progression through stages of development.

Superego

The conscience of personality; the source of feelings of guilt, shame, and inhibition.

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