Kelly Responds to Her Infant Son's Needs in a Consistent

question 30

Multiple Choice

Kelly responds to her infant son's needs in a consistent and timely way. When he is tired she puts him down for a nap, and when he is hungry she feeds him. Erikson would say that Kelly is helping her son to develop a sense of:

• A) autonomy.
• B) initiative.
• C) trust.
• D) integrity.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

This stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes children aged 7-12 years becoming capable of logical thought processes but still struggling with abstract concepts.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding through the interaction of genetic and learned factors.

Abstract Thinking

involves the ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present, allowing for processes like conceptualizing, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Logical Thought Processes

Systematic and rational ways of thinking that adhere to strict principles of validity and consistency, often used in problem-solving and decision-making.