In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), caregivers must consistently do which of the following things?
a. Provide entertainment and stimulation for psychological growth.
b. Talk with the child during the child's waking hours.
c. Hold the baby in a way that the baby prefers.
d. Meet need for comfort, security, predictability, food, and warmth.
D
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A Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), the provision of entertainment and stimulation for psychological growth is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
B Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), talking with the child during the child's waking hours is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
C Incorrect. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), holding the baby in a way that the baby prefers is not as critical as meeting the needs for comfort, security, predictability, food and warmth.
D Correct. In order to help an infant accomplish the basic task of infancy (according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development), caregivers must consistently meet the infant's need for comfort, security, predictability, food, and warmth.
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