Maya has recently given birth to a healthy baby boy, Jason. ...

[Yolanda]

Maya has recently given birth to a healthy baby boy, Jason. Whenever Jason cries, Maya goes to him, tries to figure out the reason for his crying, and then promptly does all she can to meet his needs. According to Erikson's theory, Jason is well on his way toward mastering the conflict of
 
  a. autonomy versus shame and doubt.
  b. initiative versus guilt.
  c. industry versus inferiority.
  d. trust versus mistrust.

Question 2

Erikson's theory is different from Freud's because it
 
  a. places greater emphasis on biological influences.
  b. describes development in terms of stages.
  c. focuses on possibilities for growth beyond adolescence.
  d. involves the resolution of crises.

[micaelaswann]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c