The Individual Most Responsible for the Safety and Security of a Child

question 71

Multiple Choice

The individual most responsible for the safety and security of a child is

• A)the child himself/herself.
• B)a sibling.
• C)the caregiver.
• D)local law enforcement.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

Erikson’s theory of personality and development, which emphasizes social relationships and eight stages of growth.

Psychosexual Development

A theory by Sigmund Freud that proposes five stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital) through which a child's personality and sexual behavior develop from birth to adulthood.

Erogenous Zones

Specific areas of the human body that have heightened sensitivity, which can lead to sexual arousal when stimulated.

Ego Identity

Erikson’s term for a firm sense of who one is and what one stands for.