Question

according to eriksons ________ stage of psychosocial development, children learn to trust and eventually form a close attachment to those who fills their needs.
a. trust versus mistrust
b. initiative versus guilt
c. autonomy versus shame and doubt
d. industry versus inferiority

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Identify the core concept of the question

The question asks for the stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where children learn to trust and form a close attachment to caregivers who meet their needs.

Evaluate the given options

• trust versus mistrust: This is the first stage (infancy, 0-1 year), where infants learn whether they can rely on their caregivers to meet basic needs like food, comfort, and warmth. Successful resolution leads to trust.
• initiative versus guilt: This is the third stage (preschool, 3-6 years), focusing on taking initiative and asserting control over their environment.
• autonomy versus shame and doubt: This is the second stage (toddlerhood, 1-3 years), focusing on developing a sense of personal control and independence.
• industry versus inferiority: This is the fourth stage (school age, 6-11 years), focusing on developing a sense of pride and accomplishment in schoolwork and social activities.

Select the correct option

The description "learn to trust and eventually form a close attachment to those who fills their needs" directly corresponds to the trust versus mistrust stage, which is option A.

Answer:

• (A) trust versus mistrust (Correct answer)
• (B) initiative versus guilt
• (C) autonomy versus shame and doubt
• (D) industry versus inferiority