Joyce is planning to take a year and a half leave from her job because she wants to stay home and care for her newborn child. Joyce believes that during the first 18 months of a child's life, it is critical that she make herself available to meet her child's needs and provide needed attention. Erik Erikson would say that Joyce's decision comes at a good time to address what stage of her child's development?

A. critical attachment stage
B. trust-versus-mistrust stage
C. autonomy-versus-shame-and-doubt stage
D. temperament behavior stage


Answer: B

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Jacob believes he is in control of his own destiny. He feels he is secure in the friendships he has with others. However, he still feels the need to master many of the challenges in his own life and career

According to self-determination theory, which stage is Jacob still working to complete? a. autonomy b. competence c. relatedness d. affiliation

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In the embryonic stage, the nervous system begins to function around the ___ week, and weak brain waves begin to be produced

a) 2nd b) 5th c) 4th d) 8th

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