Between Birth and One Year, Infants Are Dependent on Their

question 25

Multiple Choice

Between birth and one year, infants are dependent on their caregivers; therefore, caregivers who are responsive and sensitive to their infant's needs help their baby to develop a sense of the world as a safe, predictable place. In Erikson's developmental theory, what is the primary developmental task of this stage?

• A) autonomy vs. shame/doubt
• B) identity vs. confusion
• C) industry vs. inferiority
• D) trust vs. mistrust

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Definitions:

Stepfathers

Male figures who are married to one's parent after the dissolution of the biological parents' marriage, not biologically related to the child.

Sexual Lives

An aspect of human existence that entails sexual preferences, activities, orientation, and relationships.

Family Violence

Behavioral patterns involving physical, emotional, or sexual abuse among family members within a domestic setting.

Drugs and Alcohol

Substances that can alter mood, perception, and behavior, often with potential for addiction and negative health consequences.