Karol Is an 8-Month-Old Boy Who Has Not Received Very

question 113

Multiple Choice

Karol is an 8-month-old boy who has not received very good care from his caretakers. They respond to him when they have time and are often annoyed by his crying. At this point, which stage of psychosocial development will Karol have unsuccessfully resolved?

• A)autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• B)basic trust vs. mistrust
• C)identity vs. role confusion
• D)ego integrity vs. despair

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