At 15 months of age,Justin already strongly senses that he can rely on his father to comfort and protect him.According to Erikson,this most clearly contributes to
A) egocentrism.
B) conservation.
C) object permanence.
D) basic trust.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, trust vs. mistrust is the first stage that occurs in the first year of life. It is during this stage that infants develop a sense of basic trust or mistrust based on how consistent and predictable their caregivers are in meeting their needs. Justin's sense of relying on his father for comfort and protection indicates that he is developing a sense of basic trust.

At 15 Months of Age,Justin Already Strongly Senses That He