Erikson described the first two years in an infant's development as "trust versus mistrust."

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development includes eight stages, with the first stage being trust versus mistrust from birth to age two. The infant develops trust if their needs are consistently met and they receive loving care from their caregiver. If their needs are not met or they receive inconsistent care, they may develop a sense of mistrust and become more withdrawn and anxious.

Erikson Described the First Two Years in an Infant's Development