A parent brings her baby in for a well-child checkup.Which action of the child should the nurse identify as an indicator of positive resolution of the central task of this age?
A)The child does not cry when the parent allows the nurse to hold the child.
B)The child shows mistrust when strangers approach.
C)The child becomes willful when disciplined.
D)The child does not play with other children.

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According to Erik Erikson's theory, the central task of infancy is the development of trust versus mistrust. If the child is able to form a trusting bond with their primary caregiver, they will develop a sense of trust and security. The fact that the child does not cry when the nurse holds them indicates that they are comfortable with new people and have developed a sense of trust. The other options do not relate to the central task of infancy.

A Parent Brings Her Baby in for a Well-Child Checkup