Bonnie Is 3 Months Old and Her Parents Attend Only

question 246

Multiple Choice

Bonnie is 3 months old and her parents attend only inconsistently to her needs. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she seems upset. Other times, Bonnie cries for a long time before her parents attend to her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Bonnie will develop:

• A)a sense of inferiority.
• B)feelings of shame.
• C)a general sense of mistrust.
• D)feelings of guilt.

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