Question

Kelly responds to her infant's needs in a consistent and timely way. When he is tired she puts him down for a nap, and when he is hungry she feeds him. Erikson would say that Kelly is helping her son to develop a sense of:

Answer 1

Trust

Step-by-step explanation:

Trust is a significant variable in children's personality, social, and intellectual development, trust is an important factor to a healthy relationship between parent and child, in the early years it is necessary to build confidence and trust to a child. Once a child discovers that she can trust her primary carers to meet her needs, they will feel safe.

When the treatment the child receives is consistent, predictable and efficient, they will build a sense of confidence that will lead to other relationships with them, and they will be able to feel secure even when they are threatened.