Erikson proposed that trust or mistrust develops during the ____________?

Correct answer: C. oral-sensory stage

  • A. muscular-anal stage
  • B. latency stage
  • C. oral-sensory stage
  • D. maturity stage

Explanation

Erikson placed the crisis of trust versus mistrust in the oral-sensory stage, the first year of life when infants depend on caregivers for consistent feeding and comfort. Reliable care promotes trust, whereas inconsistent care promotes mistrust.

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