Erik's Identity Crisis Carousel
In this stage, babies learn whether they can trust the world — like if Mom will always bring the bottle before they start screaming, or if they’re gonna need to pull out those tiny lungs every mealtime.
What is "Trust vs. Mistrust"?
This person is overwhelmed with worry about their job performance even when there is no reason to be concerned. They have trouble sleeping and feel fatigued during the day. Often, they experience restlessness and find it difficult to concentrate.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
The main problem of addiction
what is losing control of your actions
I am a part of the limbic system, and my common role is for emotional arousal. I am large in females, and I help form lasting memories and fantasy like experiences. What am I?
What is Hippocampus
A Nurse makes a TikTok discussing the state of her patient, she mentions the patients name, age, and the fact that the patient had uncontrollable bowel movements. What part of the Code of Ethics is she violating?
What is confidentiality.
At this stage, seniors look back at life like they’re flipping through their own highlight reel. If they feel like they nailed it, they’ll be proud of that grandparent wisdom; if not, they might be muttering, “I really should have just gone to the Bahamas.”
What is "Integrity vs. Despair"?
They’ve lost interest in their favorite hobbies, including binge-watching TV shows. Even Netflix is sending “Are you okay?” notifications.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Where do addicts go to recover?
What is Rehabilitation Center
Known as the switching station, it rests on top of the brainstem and links the upper and lower centers of the brain. Tells incoming stimuli from the sense organs where to go. Also, it receives sensory messages from vision, hearing, taste, touch.
What is Thalamus
A process where patients are given important information, including risk and benefits, medical procedure, genetic testing or clinical trial.
What is Informed consent
In this stage, middle-aged adults either become the wise mentors in the family, sharing their insights — or they’re the ones complaining about “kids these days” while dreaming about a peaceful retirement. “Why can’t the new generation be as awesome as us?”
What is "Generativity vs. Stagnation"?
One week, they’re taking on 27 projects and planning to conquer the world. The next, they’re debating whether getting out of bed is worth it. Their mood swings make a roller coaster look like a kiddie ride
What is Bipolar Disorder?
what does it mean for someone to be a functional addict
what is someone who is able to keep their daily routine, despite their substance abuse
This structure, located just above the top of the spinal cord where it enters the brain, controls vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, swallowing, and a variety of other reflexes. Damage or disruption to it, whether from disease, drugs, or injury, can be life-threatening.
What is medulla
Under the APA's ethical guidelines, this is the term for the intentional misleading of research participants for the purpose of scientific investigation.
What is deception?
This is the stage where teenagers try out different identities They’re figuring out who they really are, even if it means dyeing their hair purple on something like that.
What is "Identity vs. Role Confusion"?
They wash their hands so often, the soap is considering them its best customer. And if they can’t do it exactly 12 times, well, it’s a no-go.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Someone who abuses a particular substance, activity, or thing
What is addiction
A patient suffers a traumatic brain injury. In the process of rehab, he is struggling with his coordination, things like walking, running, and playing catch. As well as cognitive issues like remembering information and learning how to read. What part of the brain might be damaged?
What is Cerebellum
This ethical principle is all about avoiding causing unnecessary distress—because therapy shouldn’t feel like walking barefoot on Legos.
What is minimization of harm?
In this phase, kids from ages 3 to 6 take their shot at “real work” — whether it’s hosting a tea party for stuffed animals or launching a crayon art empire on the living room walls. But if they’re told “no” too much, they might feel like they’re getting a life sentence of “you’re in time-out.”
What is "Initiative vs. Guilt"?
This disorder often develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include intrusive memories, flashbacks, and emotional numbing, making even mundane situations feel threatening.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What causes cigarettes to be addictive?
what is Nicotine
This structure, located just above the top of the spinal cord where it enters the brain, controls vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, swallowing, and a variety of other reflexes. Damage or disruption to it, whether from disease, drugs, or injury, can be life-threatening.
What is medulla
After a study, participants get the inside scoop about what really happened. Think of it as the “behind-the-scenes” extras of psychological research.
What is debriefing?