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. 1979 Nov;71(11):1148-9.

Ego functioning during latency

M S Adams

Ego functioning during latency

M S Adams. J Natl Med Assoc. 1979 Nov.

Abstract

The latency period is an extremely important transition between the preschool years and adolescence. Normal ego functioning is described, especially cognition, socialization, motor development, and defensive functions.

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