Maggie always feeds and cares for her newborn infant when he shows signs of hunger or discomfort.By providing her infant with this predictable care, Erikson would say that Maggie's infant will
A)develop trust.
B)become spoiled.
C)develop a mistrust his own abilities.
D)become overstimulated by so much attention.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the first stage is Trust vs. Mistrust which occurs during infancy. If caregivers are consistent and responsive in meeting the infant's needs, the infant develops trust and a basic sense of security in the world. Therefore, Maggie's consistent care for her infant when he is hungry or uncomfortable would create a sense of trust in her infant.

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