An infant lives in an orphanage where he receives little attention when he is hungry and thirsty,is rarely picked up and cuddled,and has no particular adult who is in charge of meeting his needs.According to Erik Erikson,what would this infant develop?

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the first stage is trust vs. mistrust. If an infant's basic needs are not consistently met, they will develop a sense of mistrust towards the world and others. This is the result of caregivers being inconsistent in meeting the infant's needs for food, comfort, and attention.

An Infant Lives in an Orphanage Where He Receives Little