It is important for parents to allow toddlers to do things for themselves since overprotecting them or ridiculing their efforts may cause toddlers to lack confidence in their abilities and become overly dependent on their parents. These conflicts are part of Erikson's psychosocial stage known as

a. initiative versus guilt.
b. autonomy versus shame and doubt.
c. industry versus inferiority.
d. generativity versus stagnation.


b

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The theorist who put forward the notion that individuals continue to develop well into adulthood was

Freud. Erikson. Skinner. Vygotsky.

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term memory? Ground your answer in research described in your textbook. What will be an ideal response?

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For the statement, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic drug, what is the trade name?

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