Matthew Willingly Allows Anyone to Hold Him or Change His

question 1

Multiple Choice

Matthew willingly allows anyone to hold him or change his diapers, but he seems to be especially happy in the arms of his mother, father, or regular day care provider. Without knowing anything else about Matthew, you might reasonably guess that he is:

• A) No more than six weeks old
• B) Two to six months old
• C) Nine to twelve months old
• D) At least fourteen months old

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A concept introduced by Erik Erikson, indicating the first stage of psychosocial development, where infants learn whether or not their world is trustworthy based on their caregivers' responsiveness and support.

Gender-typing Behavior

The process by which individuals adopt behaviors and attitudes considered appropriate for their gender according to cultural norms.

Newborn

refers to an infant from birth to about 2 months of age.

5 Years Old

A 5 years old is a child who has reached the age of five, a period characterized by rapid development in language, cognitive skills, and social interaction, typically attending preschool or kindergarten.