The First Stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Involves an Infant's

question 19

Multiple Choice

The first stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory involves an infant's need to

• A) develop a basic sense of trust in the environment.
• B) explore and manipulate objects.
• C) initiate intellectual and motor tasks.
• D) experience a comfortable sense of autonomy.
• E) receive enough food necessary for survival.

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Definitions:

Lazy

A lack of willingness to work or use energy; showing a dislike for physical or mental effort.

Extra Shift

An additional work period taken on by an employee, beyond their regular working hours.

Actor-Observer Effect

A cognitive bias involving the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' behaviors to their character.

Situational Causes

Factors relating to the environment or specific circumstances outside an individual that contribute to their behavior.