The very first developmental crisis that human beings experience, according to the theory of Erik Erikson, is

a. autonomy vs. shame and doubt
b. trust vs. mistrust
c. initiative vs. guilt
d. intimacy vs. isolation

Answer: B

Psychology

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To meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD, an individual must not only experience a traumatic event, but he must also

a. exhibit the presence of one (or more) intrusion symptoms associated with that traumatic event. b. experience an inability to recall the event. c. suffer depression and substance abuse. d. maintain a belief that he was responsible for the event.

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In the two cases of eating disorders presented in your textbook—Serrita with anorexia and Michelle with bulimia—there was a very clear difference in their emotional reactions to their behavior. Serrita felt _________ while Michelle felt _________

a. shame / pride b. pride / shame c. out of control / in control d. depressed / euphoric

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