When a Baby Discovers That Her World Is a Fairly

question 21

Short Answer

When a baby discovers that her world is a fairly predictable place in which her needs are met by a responsive caregiver, Erikson would say she has resolved the crisis of ______ versus mistrust.

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Definitions:

Infants

Young children in the earliest stage of life, typically defined as being from birth to one year of age.

Seven Months

A period of time equal to approximately 210 days or seven calendar months.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear responses, and reward.

Brain

The complex central organ of the nervous system responsible for control and coordination of bodily activities and the interpretation of sensory information.