As an infant, Sandra was not changed promptly when her diaper was soiled, she was not soothed when she was crying, and she was not always fed promptly when hungry. As a result, Sandra probably had a difficult time resolving what stage of Erikson's theory?
A) autonomy versus shame and doubt
B) trust versus mistrust
C) identity versus role confusion
D) industry versus inferiority

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In Erikson's theory, the first stage is trust versus mistrust, which occurs in infancy. If an infant's basic needs are not consistently met, they may develop mistrust.

As an Infant, Sandra Was Not Changed Promptly When Her