Bonnie is three months old, and her parents attend only inconsistently to her needs. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she seems upset. But other times, Bonnie cries for a long time before her parents attend to her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Bonnie will develop __________.
A. feelings of isolation
B. a sense of inferiority
C. a sense of despair
D. a general sense of mistrust
Answer: D
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A. principles B. eyesight C. sensation D. beliefs
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a. ?collectivistic self b. societal self c. ?individualistic self d. ?interpersonal self
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A) labelling students as "gifted" has negative effects on their social lives. B) students identified as "not gifted" actually may work harder academically due to increased motivation. C) labelling students as "gifted" actually has unintended negative consequences on academic performance. D) students labelled as gifted do better in school because teachers treat them differently.