Child Psychology and Toilet Training

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What can result if toilet training is done without flexibility or respect for the child?

Child develops a healthy personality

Child becomes overly attached to the mother

Child becomes more independent

Child develops ambivalence towards the mother (correct)

What does ambivalence mean in the context of the text?

Having a strong attachment to someone

Being completely indifferent towards someone

Feeling only one emotion towards someone

Loving and hating someone at the same time (correct)

What is the characteristic of a child who has undergone very strict toilet training according to the text?

Happy and cheerful

Easy-going and carefree

Flexible and adaptable

Obsessive-compulsive and hoarding (correct)

Which trait is associated with sadistic tendencies in children?

Feeling pleasure when causing pain to others Signup and view all the answers

How do masochistic tendencies manifest according to the text?

Denying positive regard due to self-defeating behavior Signup and view all the answers

What effect does constant negative labeling have on a child based on the text?

Results in the child internalizing negative perceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind the term 'residuals' mentioned in the text?

Behaviors resulting from inadequate response to infant needs Signup and view all the answers

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what outcome occurs if the care provided to an infant is inconsistent?

Development of mistrust Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of libidinal energy during the Anal Phase (18 months to 3 years old) according to the text?

Anal and urethral sphincters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a residual behavior in infants according to the text?

Playing with toys excessively Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that influences an infant's development of a healthy personality according to the text?

The mother's implementation of toilet training Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's theory, what outcome is associated with consistent care for an infant?

Development of trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of a child holding their pee or BM due to strict toilet training in an unconventional place like a mall?

Developing anxiety and resorting to peeing or defecating on the spot Signup and view all the answers

What defense mechanism is mentioned in the text as a reaction to strict toilet training or negativism during toddlerhood?

Reaction Formation Signup and view all the answers

During the phallic phase (ages 3 to 6), what is considered the most pleasurable experience according to the text?

Touching or fondling the genitalia Signup and view all the answers

What is Erik Erikson's term for the developmental stage during ages 3 to 6 where children face the conflict between initiative and guilt?

Initiative vs Guilt Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if a child is threatened with castration for exploring their genitalia according to the text?

Developing castration fear or complex Signup and view all the answers

What would be the likely outcome if a child is persistently told bad things when they explore during the phallic phase?

Developing mental problems later in life Signup and view all the answers