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The 5-year-old child of two very busy parents has been throwing tantrums. Whenever the child gets angry or upset the parents immediately fuss over the child. Nevertheless, the child's tantrums do not diminish. In fact, they seem to occur more often. We may assume that the parents' fussing over this child serves as a(n) ________.


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Erikson

Refers to Erik H. Erikson, a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes how individuals' social interactions and understanding of themselves progress through eight stages over their lifetime.

Ecology

The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Living Organisms

Entities that exhibit the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and the ability to respond to their environment.

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