Robert is a 6-month-old infant who has parents that are considered neglectful. They don't change his diaper often enough, don't attend to his medical needs, don't hold him when he is upset, and don't make sure he is fed on a regular basis. What would Erikson say that Robert will develop?

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infants develop trust or mistrust during the first stage (birth to 18 months). If an infant's basic needs are consistently met by caregivers, they develop a sense of trust in others and the world. However, if the infant's basic needs are not met or are inconsistently met, they develop mistrust in others and the world. Robert's neglectful parents are not meeting his basic needs, so he is likely to develop mistrust in others and the world.

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