Mary is planning to take a year and a half leave from her job because she wants to stay home and care for the needs of her newborn child.Mary believes that during the first 18 months of a child's life,it is critical that she make herself available to her child to meet his needs and give him the attention he deserves.Erikson would say that Mary's decision comes at a good time to address what stage of her child's development?

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Erikson's trust-versus-mistrust stage occurs from birth to 18 months of age, during which the infant begins to learn whether they can trust the world around them or not. Mary's decision to stay home and care for her child during the first 18 months of their life will provide the child with a secure base for building trust in the world and developing a healthy sense of identity.

Mary Is Planning to Take a Year and a Half