Which of the Following Would Erik Erikson Most Likely Recommend

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would Erik Erikson most likely recommend to soothe 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:

Joint Set

A group of parallel, evenly spaced fractures or cracks in rocks, often resulting from the same stress regime.

Asymmetric Fold

A type of fold in the Earth’s strata that has one limb that is steeper than the other due to differential stresses.

Dip Slope

The gently inclined surface of a bedded rock, tilting in the same direction as the strata.

High Pressure

A condition of great force exerted over an area, often associated with deep sea environments, weather systems, or geological processes.