According to Erik Erikson, Which of the Following Developmental Stages

question 137

Multiple Choice

According to Erik Erikson, which of the following developmental stages is experienced by an individual during adolescence?

• A) autonomy versus shame and doubt
• B) intimacy versus isolation
• C) initiative versus guilt
• D) identity versus identity confusion

Understand the different attachment styles (secure, insecure, ambivalent, avoidant, disorganized) and their indicators.

Understand the factors that influence attachment including parental behavior, socio-economic status, and infant temperament.

Recognize the implications of various attachment styles on child development and later life outcomes.

Recognize the role of parental sensitivity and responsiveness in forming secure attachments.

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Definitions:

Home Births

Childbirth occurring in a non-clinical setting, typically the child's future home, assisted by a midwife or a trained attendant.

Midwife

A health care professional, usually a nurse, who specializes in childbirth; midwives provide health care throughout pregnancy and supervise home births.

Doula

A caregiver who provides support to an expectant mother and her partner throughout the birth process.

Birthing Plan

A document that lays out preferred practices and interventions during childbirth, helping expectant mothers communicate their wishes to healthcare providers.