Question

Between birth and one year, infants are dependent on their caregivers; therefore, caregivers who are responsive and sensitive to their infant’s needs help their baby to develop a sense of the world as a safe, predictable place. What is the primary developmental task of this stage?

autonomy vs. shame/doubt
identity vs. confusion
industry vs. inferiority
trust vs. mistrust

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Trust vs. mistrust

Step-by-step explanation:

During the first year of life, an infant will start to develop trust or mistrust in others. According to Erikson's Psychosocial Stages, during this first stage the child becomes aware with the way his/her demands are being met by the primary caregiver. During this age, a baby is completely dependent on the caregiver, thus he/she relies on him completely to have all his/her demands met. The way in which the caregiver(s) convey this trust or mistrust shapes the infant to successfully or unsuccessfully fulfil this first stage.