According to Erik Erikson, an infant whose needs are not met by its caregivers is likely to develop ____.
A) autonomy
B) guilt
C) inferiority
D) mistrust

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, during the first stage (infancy), the primary task is to develop a sense of trust versus mistrust. If an infant's needs are not consistently met by their caregivers, they may develop a sense of mistrust towards others and the world around them. This can have negative impacts on their future development and relationships with others. Therefore, the best answer is D- mistrust.

According to Erik Erikson, an Infant Whose Needs Are Not