Which of the Following Would Erik Erikson Be MOST Likely

question 81

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 or she will be spoiled.
• B) Pick up the baby and soothe him or her so that a healthy sense of trust develops.
• C) Arrange the environment to meet all the baby's needs,so that he or she does not need to cry.
• D) Soothe the baby about every other time,so that he or she does not become dependent on external comforters.

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Definitions:

Thomas and Chess

Psychologists known for their research on temperament, categorizing individual behavioral responses into different types.

Emotion Regulation

The method through which people affect their feelings, including the way they feel and convey them.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, or in personal development, the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erikson's psychosocial development theory where toddlers learn to exert their will and develop a sense of autonomy, or experience doubt about their abilities.