Erikson's approach to personality development suggests that an infant's early experiences (nurturing, feeding, cuddling, etc.) are responsible for shaping whether or not they become ____________ individuals later in life.

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According to Erikson's theory, the first stage of psychosocial development is trust vs. mistrust, which occurs during infancy. During this stage, a child's experiences with nurturing, feeding, and cuddling shape whether they will develop a sense of trust in their environment and the people around them or whether they will become mistrustful and wary. Therefore, the best choice is trusting (B).

Erikson's Approach to Personality Development Suggests That an Infant's Early