Because she does not want to "spoil" her new baby, Theresa feeds and takes care of her baby's physical needs when she thinks the baby needs the care, not when the baby cries to indicate his needs.If Theresa continues caring for the baby in this way, the baby is likely to develop

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infants between 0-18 months old develop a sense of trust or mistrust based on their caregivers' response to their needs. If caregivers consistently respond to the baby's needs, the baby learns to trust the world around them. However, if the caregivers do not consistently address the infant's needs, the infant may develop a sense of mistrust and insecurity. In this scenario, Theresa is not responding to the baby's needs consistently, which could lead to mistrust in the infant.

Because She Does Not Want to "Spoil" Her New Baby