Elena is a 6-month-old infant.She is leaning to trust her caregivers and her environment.According to Erikson's theory,which stage of psychosocial development is Elena in?

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, infants between birth and 18 months old are in the stage of trust vs. mistrust. During this stage, infants develop a sense of trust or mistrust depending on the consistency and reliability of their caregivers in meeting their basic needs. Elena, being a 6-month-old infant who is learning to trust her caregivers and her environment, is in the stage of trust vs. mistrust. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Elena Is a 6-Month-Old Infant