According to Erikson, What Happens If Parents Are Neglectful with Their

question 72

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, what happens if parents are neglectful with their infants?

• A) They will develop a sense of mistrust.
• B) They will develop a feeling of shame and doubt.
• C) They will develop feelings of guilt.
• D) They will have difficulty controlling their behavior.

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