Asked by Peter Salit on Sep 25, 2024

Malignancies develop when

A) only the maladaptive tendency is present.
B) only the adaptive tendency is present.
C) psychoses predominate.
D) adulthood is reached.

Malignancies

Cancerous growths or tumors characterized by uncontrolled cell division that can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Maladaptive Tendency

Behaviors or thoughts that inhibit an individual’s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

  • Outline the key strengths and shortcomings related to each level of Erikson's model of psychosocial development.