Kelly has reached adolescence and experiences difficulty having faith in ideals, such as truth, freedom, and honesty. According to Erikson, Kelly
A) has a weak sense of trust.
B) has poor initiative.
C) lacks a sense of industry.
D) recently overcome an identity crisis.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the first stage is Trust vs. Mistrust, which occurs during infancy. If a child develops a sense of trust during this stage, they can have faith in the world and the people around them. However, if they do not develop a sense of trust, they may struggle with faith in ideals later in life, such as during adolescence. Therefore, Kelly's difficulty with faith in ideals suggests a weak sense of trust.

Kelly Has Reached Adolescence and Experiences Difficulty Having Faith in Ideals