According to Erikson, when an infant has an adequate balance of trust and mistrust, the infant can then acquire which of the following strengths?

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According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the first stage of development is trust vs. mistrust, which occurs from birth to 18 months. If the infant is able to develop a sense of trust from responsive and consistent care, they can acquire the strength of hope. Therefore, the correct answer is B - hope. None of the other choices are directly related to the first stage of development or an adequate balance of trust and mistrust.

According to Erikson, When an Infant Has an Adequate Balance