Which of the following would Erikson be MOST likely to recommend about soothing a crying infant?
A) Do not soothe the baby, because he/she will be spoiled.
B) Soothe the baby so he/she develops a healthy sense of trust.
C) Provide adequate food, so that he/she doesn't need to cry.
D) Soothe the baby every other time, so that he/she doesn't become dependent upon external comforters.

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Erikson's theory emphasizes the importance of developing a sense of trust in infancy. Therefore, he would likely recommend soothing the crying infant as a way to promote this trust and build a positive attachment between the infant and caregiver. Option A is incorrect because Erikson did not believe that soothing an infant would spoil him/her. Option C is incorrect because while providing adequate nutrition is important, it does not address the immediate need of the crying infant. Option D is also incorrect as it goes against the idea of consistently responding to an infant's needs in order to build trust and attachment.

Which of the Following Would Erikson Be MOST Likely to Recommend