A baby learns that when he is hungry, food is provided, and when he is in pain, he is cuddled and comforted. Erik Erikson suggested that this baby would be developing a sense of:
A) intimacy.
B) trust.
C) integrity.
D) identity.

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Erik Erikson's theory proposes that infants develop a sense of trust versus mistrust during their first year of life. When babies have consistent and reliable caregivers who meet their basic needs, they learn to trust the world and the people in it. Trust is therefore the best choice, as it aligns with the scenario described.

A Baby Learns That When He Is Hungry, Food Is