Alexei Is a 6-Month-Old Infant

question 92

Multiple Choice

Alexei is a 6-month-old infant. When he cries in the middle of the night, one of his parents quickly comes to see what he needs. It is probably advisable that his parents continue to respond reliably, because Alexei is in Erikson's _____ stage of development.

• A) trust vs. mistrust
• B) autonomy vs. shame
• C) initiative vs. guilt
• D) industry vs. inferiority

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