A Young Adult Lives with His Parents, Has Few Interpersonal

A young adult lives with his parents, has few interpersonal relationships, and says, "Most people can't be trusted." This person makes decisions only after consulting with his parents. Using Erikson's developmental theory, the nurse can draw which conclusion?

A) The patient has evidence of inferiority and lacks a sense of direction.
B) Developmental deficits in early life have impaired the patient's adult functioning.
C) The patient's developmental problems will probably lead to a serious mental illness.
D) It is impossible for the patient to proceed to the next developmental stage until mastering earlier stages.