Questions: Question 40 1 pts Jonas is a student in HMDV 180 and has a two-year-old son at home. After listening to the lecture, Jonas wants to ensure that his son feels powerful, especially since he will soon have a new baby sibling at home. According to Freud's theory, Jonas should: Offer his son either/ or choices in which Jonas is ok with either option. For example, "Son, would you like to wear your red shoes or your blue shoes today?" Allow his son to put away his favorite toys that he doesn't want his visiting cousins to use before they come over so he doesn't have to "share" his more precious things. Insist that his son uses the toilet so that he feels like a "big kid." Scaffold his environment so that Jonas is completing tasks that are not "too hard" or "too easy."

The answer is A: Offer his son either/or choices in which Jonas is okay with either option. For example, "Son, would you like to wear your red shoes or your blue shoes today?"

Explanation:

• Offer his son either/or choices in which Jonas is okay with either option. This option aligns with Freud's theory, particularly the anal stage of psychosexual development, where children begin to assert control and make choices. By offering choices, Jonas allows his son to feel a sense of power and autonomy, which is crucial for his development.

• Allow his son to put away his favorite toys that he doesn't want his visiting cousins to use before they come over so he doesn't have to "share" his more precious things. While this option respects the child's possessions and feelings, it doesn't directly relate to Freud's theory of empowering the child through decision-making and autonomy.

• Insist that his son uses the toilet so that he feels like a "big kid." This option might relate to the anal stage, where toilet training is a significant focus. However, insisting on toilet use can lead to power struggles and may not necessarily make the child feel powerful, especially if it is forced.

• Scaffold his environment so that Jonas is completing tasks that are not "too hard" or "too easy." This option is more aligned with Vygotsky's theory of the zone of proximal development rather than Freud's theory. It focuses on providing appropriate challenges to support learning, not specifically on empowering the child through choice.