According to Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development, the primary task of the first stage is:
a. to learn to rely on others, especially the primary caregiver, to gratify physiological needs and achieve satisfaction
b. to satisfy egotistical and narcissistic needs
c. to learn how to please the caregivers and others
d. to become independent of caregivers and separate oneself from the environment and significant people
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A Correct. According to Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development, the primary task of the first stage is to learn to rely on others, especially the primary caregiver, to gratify physiological needs and achieve satisfaction.
B Incorrect. According to Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development, the primary task of the first stage is not to satisfy egotistical and narcissistic needs.
C Incorrect. According to Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development, the primary task of the first stage is not to learn how to please the caregivers and others.
D Incorrect. According to Sullivan's stages of interpersonal development, the primary task of the first stage is not to become independent of caregivers and separate oneself from the environment and significant people.
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