A babysitter works for a couple who has a 2-year-old boy. Whenever she arrives for work, she notices that the parents and child always seem to be involved in a confrontation,
with the child demanding to do something and the parents typically restrictive or critical of the child's efforts. Based on Erikson's theory, the child may at risk for developing
a. mistrust.
b. inferiority.
c. feelings of despair.
d. self-doubt.
Answer: d. self-doubt.
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