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What is Erik Erikson's major contribution to child development theories?
Focus on parent-infant relationship quality
According to Erikson, what is the key factor for a healthy outcome during infancy?
Quality of caregiving received
What did Erikson criticize Freud for in his theory of infant personality?
Neglecting the importance of food
How did Erikson expand on Freud's view of the parent-infant relationship?
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In Erikson's theory, what determines a healthy outcome during infancy?
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What distinguishes Erikson's emphasis on feeding from Freud's approach?
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