In the context of the infantile period, which of the following occurs during the oral-receptive phase of an infant?
A. They receive satisfaction by destroying or losing objects.
B. They sometimes take a friendly interest toward their feces, an interest that stems from the erotic pleasure of defecating.
C. They feel no ambivalence toward a pleasurable object and their needs are usually satisfied with a minimum of frustration and anxiety.
D. They respond to others through biting, cooing, closing their mouth, smiling, and crying.
Answer: C
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