Question

Caden is a four-month-old child whose parents spend quite a bit of time with him. there is rarely a time when one of them is not holding him, and they always make sure to come to him when he cries in his crib. according to the first stage of erikson's psychosocial theory of development, caden should develop a sense of

Answer 1

According to Erikson, Caden should develop a sense of trust.

The psychologist Erik Erikson claimed that individuals go through various stages of psychosocial development throughout their lifespan. The first stage infants go through from ages 0-18 months is known as 'Trust vs. Mistrust'. In this stage, infants are uncertain about the security and stability in their lives. If an infant is well taken care of, given attention and care, he or she will develop a sense of trust in the world. However, if an infant is neglected and poorly cared for, he or she will develop a sense of mistrust. In Caden's case, where his parents are responsive and take good care of him, he should develop a sense of trust.