Which of the Following Would Erik Erikson Be Most Likely

question 16

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)Allow the infant to cry because this will encourage the development of a self-sufficient child.
• D)Soothe the baby every other time,so that he or she does not become dependent on external comforters.

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Definitions:

Actual Causes

The direct, specific factors or conditions responsible for an outcome or event.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, eliciting a range of responses from disapproval to legal sanctions.

Phenomenological Theory

A philosophical approach focusing on individuals' subjective experiences and interpretations of the world.

Subjectivity

The influence of personal feelings, tastes, or opinions on perception or judgment.