Marlys is a sensitive,responsive parent who consistently satisfies the needs of Sara,her infant daughter.According to Erikson,Sara is likely to
A) form a lifelong attitude of basic trust toward the world.
B) encounter some difficulty in overcoming the limitation of egocentrism.
C) encounter some difficulty in forming an attachment to her father.
D) achieve formal operational intelligence more quickly than the average child.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the first stage of infancy (birth to 18 months) is characterized by the development of basic trust versus mistrust. If an infant's needs are consistently met by a responsive and sensitive caregiver, the infant will develop a sense of trust in the world and others. Therefore, Sara is likely to form a lifelong attitude of basic trust toward the world if her needs are consistently satisfied by her sensitive and responsive parent Marlys.

Marlys Is a Sensitive,responsive Parent Who Consistently Satisfies the Needs