Failure to resolve the tasks of middle adulthood leads a person to be concerned for only his or her own needs and comforts, which Erikson referred to as __________

Selective mutism is a type of anxiety disorder.

a. true b. false

Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories?

A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts. B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential. C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior. D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.