Bonnie is 3 months old. Her parents are inconsistent in attending to her needs. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she seems upset. At other times, Bonnie cries for a long time before her parents attend to her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Bonnie will develop
A. a general sense of mistrust.
B. an inflated id.
C. a sense of superiority.
D. an easygoing temperament.
Answer: A
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