A Child's Comprehension Of,and Responses To,the Environment Are Based on His

question 25

Multiple Choice

A child's comprehension of,and responses to,the environment are based on his or her developmental age.The works of Drs.Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson provide excellent guidelines for assessing the pediatric patient's developmental level in order to use appropriate interventions.The infant develops the belief that the world can be counted on to meet basic needs through the trust vs.mistrust concept based on the stages of psychosocial and emotional needs.This theoretical framework of stages was described by __,while the stages based on changes in cognition and ability to think were described by _.

• A) Dr.Erick Erikson;Dr.Jean Piaget
• B) Dr.Geoffery Barns;Dr.Jules Junger
• C) This statement is a combined consensus of both of their theories.
• D) Neither theory is represented by this statement.

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Definitions:

Object Relations Theories

A group of theories in psychoanalysis that focus on the relationships between individuals and the external and internal objects in their environment, considering how these relationships affect emotions and behavior.

Attachment Theories

A group of theories in psychology that describe the dynamics of long-term and short-term interpersonal relationships between humans.

Separation Anxiety

A disorder typically seen in children, characterized by excessive fear and worry about being parted from those to whom the child is attached.

Bowlby

Refers to John Bowlby, a British psychologist who is considered the father of attachment theory, focusing on the importance of early emotional bonds.