One-year old Lukas believes that others can be counted on to meet his needs and desires.Erikson would say that this means that Lukas has developed a sense of
A) initiative.
B) autonomy.
C) industry.
D) trust.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that trust is established during the first year of life, when an infant learns to rely on their caregivers to fulfill their needs. Therefore, Lukas' belief that others can meet his needs and desires indicates that he has developed a sense of trust.

One-Year Old Lukas Believes That Others Can Be Counted on to Meet