Which of the Following Statements Is Considered a Difference Between

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is considered a difference between psychosocial and psychoanalytic theory?

• A) Psychosocial theory does not suggest stages of development.
• B) Psychosocial theory is not interested in child-rearing practices.
• C) Psychosocial theory suggests directions for development beyond adolescence into adulthood and old age.
• D) Psychosocial theory places greater emphasis on infancy and toddlerhood.

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Definitions:

Motor Development

Refers to the progression of muscle coordination, strength, and the ability to move and control physical actions in infants and young children.

Crawling

A form of locomotion achieved by moving on all fours, typically one of the first ways infants learn to move independently.

Creeping

A form of locomotion seen in infants where they move forward on their hands and knees.

Locomotor Development

The progression of motor skills in infants and children, which includes abilities such as crawling, walking, and running that enable movement from one place to another.