Erik is a newborn. According to Erikson, his main task will be to develop a sense of ________.
A) autonomy
B) industry
C) trust
D) initiative

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the main task of the first stage (infancy) is to develop a sense of trust in the world and in others. This lays the foundation for future stages of development. Autonomy, industry, and initiative are tasks of later stages.

Erik Is a Newborn