Which of the Following Would Erik Erikson Be MOST Likely

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would Erik Erikson be MOST likely to recommend about soothing a crying infant?

• A) Do not soothe the baby, because he/she will be spoiled.
• B) Pick up the baby and soothe him/her so that a healthy sense of trust develops.
• C) Allow the infant to cry because this will encourage the development of a self-sufficient child.
• D) Soothe the baby about every other time, so that he/she does not become dependent on external comforters.

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Definitions:

Single Identity

A concept referring to an individual's identification with a single aspect of their identity, often excluding or prioritizing it over other aspects.

Classical Conditioning

A process of learning in which two events that repeatedly occur close together in time become tied together in a person’s mind and so produce the same response.

Self-hypnosis

A process where an individual induces a state of hypnosis in themselves, usually for purposes of self-improvement or therapy.

Regression

A defense mechanism in psychology where an individual's behavior reverts to an earlier stage of development.