In some cases, well-meaning people often tell parents to "let the infant cry or you will spoil him/her by picking them up too much." Child development experts state that an infant under six months of age cannot be "spoiled" by responding to their cries and it is essential to respond in a timely manner to ensure appropriate bonding. Which theory and stage of development would support the experts' stance?
A)Freud's oral stage of development
B)Erikson's trust versus mistrust stage of development
C)Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development
D)There is no theory supporting this stance

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Erik Erikson's trust versus mistrust stage in the psychosocial development theory would support this direction to respond to an infant's cries in a timely manner in order to create trust. If infant's cries are not met with parental care and concern, the infant soon learns that his or her needs will not be met, creating a deep-seated feeling of mistrust.

In Some Cases, Well-Meaning People Often Tell Parents to "Let