What Is Erikson's Fourth Stage of Psychosocial Development

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development?

• A) autonomy versus shame and doubt
• B) industry versus inferiority
• C) trust versus mistrust
• D) integrity versus incompetence

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A process of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Metaphase

Third phase of mitosis; chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate.

Chromosomes Line Up

A phase during cell division where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell before being separated into daughter cells.

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere, formed during the S phase of cell division.