Bonnie is 3 months old and her parents inconsistently attend to her. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she seems upset. Other times, Bonnie cries for a long time before her parents attend to her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Bonnie will develop:

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Erikson's theory suggests that the first stage of psychosocial development is trust vs. mistrust, occurring from birth to approximately 18 months of age. Inconsistent caregiving, where a child's needs are sometimes met and sometimes ignored, can lead to the development of mistrust.

Bonnie Is 3 Months Old and Her Parents Inconsistently Attend