Like any 4-month-old, Amy depends on her parents to feed her and to change her diapers. When Amy cries, her devoted parents quickly respond to her needs. According to Erikson, Amy is developing a sense of:
a) trust.
b) mistrust.
c) autonomy.
d) initiative.
ANS: A, Infants whose needs are consistently met come to trust their caregivers, and this trust helps promote attachment.
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