Erikson believed that one's ability to adapt is dependent on
A)minimizing mistrust.
B)maximizing trust.
C)increasing dystonic tendencies and decreasing syntonic tendencies.
D)a maximum ratio of trust to mistrust.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that the balance between trust and mistrust in the earliest stage of development is crucial for a healthy personality. A maximum ratio of trust to mistrust means that while some mistrust is normal, a predominance of trust is essential for adaptive and positive development.

Erikson Believed That One's Ability to Adapt Is Dependent on