In Some Cases, Well-Meaning People Often Tell Parents to "Let

Multiple Choice

In some cases, well-meaning people often tell parents to "let the infant cry or you will spoil him/her by picking them up too much." Child development experts state that an infant under six months of age cannot be "spoiled" by responding to their cries and it is essential to respond in a timely manner to ensure appropriate bonding. Which theory and stage of development would support the experts' stance?

A) Freud's oral stage of development
B) Erikson's trust versus mistrust stage of development
C) Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development
D) There is no theory supporting this stance