Which of the following would Erik Erickson be most likely to recommend about soothing a crying baby?

a. do not soothe the baby because s/he will be spoiled
b. pick up the baby and soothe him or her so that a healthy sense of trust develops
c. allow the infant t cry because this will encourage the development of a self-sufficient shield


b. pick up the baby and soothe him or her so that a healthy sense of trust develops

Psychology

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During a geriatrics conference, discussion focused on internal aging, specifically, brain size and cognitive decline. Which statement would correctly summarize this discussion?

A. The brain will remain the same size and cognitive function can remain the same if the person stays physically active B. Brain structure and cognition will decline slightly over time C. Brain structure will drastically be reduced and cognitive functioning will decrease as aging progresses D. The brain becomes smaller and lighter with age but will retain its structure and function in the absence of disease

Psychology

Assisted-living facilities must provide 24-hour medical care

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Research has indicated that the notion that "storm and stress" are inevitable components of adolescence is:

A) greatly exaggerated. B) true only in industrialized nations. C) more true for girls than it is for boys. D) especially true for children who reach puberty later than do their peers.

Psychology

Suppose you cannot remember the names of the teachers you had in junior high school because the teachers you have had since then are getting in the way. This is called ____

a. ?repression b. ?decay c. ?retroactive interference d. ?proactive interference

Psychology