Edwin Was a Neglected Child in His Infancy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Edwin was a neglected child in his infancy.Now,at 31 years of age,he is highly cynical about the world and feels that no one can be relied upon.Whenever he is in a relationship with a woman,he has tremendous feelings of suspicion toward his partner,and these feelings eventually lead to the breakup of the relationship.According to Erikson's psychosocial theory,this is a good indication that Edwin did not successfully resolve the _____ stage of development,which in turn is causing him to experience _____ in his current developmental stage.

• A) identity versus identity confusion; stagnation
• B) trust versus mistrust; isolation
• C) autonomy versus shame and doubt; confusion
• D) trust versus mistrust; despair

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