According to Erikson, the first stage of development (birth to one year) is a period when the infant develops the basic characteristic of

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Erikson believed that during the first stage of development (birth to one year), infants develop the basic characteristic of trust versus mistrust. This is the period when infants learn whether or not they can trust the people around them and the world in general. If their needs are consistently met and they receive warm, responsive care, they will develop a sense of trust. If they do not receive consistent care, they may develop a sense of mistrust and view the world as an unreliable and unpredictable place.

According to Erikson, the First Stage of Development (Birth to One