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Personal and Social Development

Question 6 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

According to Erikson’s __________ stage of psychosocial development, children learn to trust and eventually form a close attachment to those who fills their needs.

Answer
A
trust versus mistrust
B
initiative versus guilt
C
autonomy versus shame and doubt
D
industry versus inferiority

Explanation

Erikson’s trust versus mistrust stage occurs during infancy. When caregivers reliably meet a baby’s needs, the baby learns to trust them and can form a close attachment. Therefore, the correct choice is trust versus mistrust.

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