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

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Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development is Trust vs. Mistrust, which occurs during infancy. In this stage, infants learn that their needs will be met and develop trust in their caregivers if their needs are consistently met. Therefore, the baby in the scenario is developing a sense of trust.

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