Erikson suggested that a proper balance between trust and mistrust can result in the acquisition of hope.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that the first stage (infancy, birth to 18 months) is centered on developing a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust. Achieving a balance between trust and mistrust leads to the virtue of hope.

Erikson Suggested That a Proper Balance Between Trust and Mistrust