Erik Erikson Called the Process in Which Infants Learn That

question 116

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson called the process in which infants learn that mother and other primary caregivers can be counted on to be there when needed ________.

• A) basic trust
• B) role diffusion
• C) identity formation
• D) autonomy

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Definitions:

Parent-Child Interaction

The dynamic exchange between a parent and their child, influencing the child's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Same-Sex Couples

Romantic partnerships between two individuals of the same sex or gender identity.

Heterosexual Counterparts

Individuals or counterparts of the opposite sex in the context of heterosexual relationships or comparisons.

Lesbian Mothers

Women who identify as lesbians and are mothers, either through biological means, adoption, or as step-parents.