At this stage of psychosocial development in Erik Erikson's model, how a person's needs are met and how much love they receive determine the amount of faith that they have in the world. This stage is called
A)autonomy vs.shame and doubt
B)basic trust vs.basic mistrust
C)initiative vs.guilt
D)industry vs.inferiority

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Erik Erikson's model of psychosocial development identifies the stage of basic trust vs. basic mistrust as the first stage, occurring in infancy. This stage emphasizes the importance of the quality of care, including the love and attention the infant receives, in developing a sense of trust or mistrust towards the world.

At This Stage of Psychosocial Development in Erik Erikson's Model