Question

Bonnie is three 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. a sense of superiority.
C. an inflated id.
D. memory impairment.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A

Trust vs. Mistrust (up to one year old)

During the first year of life, the child is substantially dependent on the people who take care of them, requiring care regarding food, hygiene, locomotion, learning words and their meanings, as well as stimulation to realize that there is a world in motion around them. Ripening will occur in a balanced way if the child feels that he has security and affection, gaining confidence in people and in the world.