AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Erikson, the first stage of development surrounds the psychosocial Crisis of Trust vs. Mistrust. Although this stage generally occurs in the first 18 months of life, Erikson did not apply specific ages to the stages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust The first stage of Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development occurs between birth and 1 year of age and is the most fundamental stage in life. Because an infant is utterly dependent, developing trust is based on the dependability and quality of the child’s caregivers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first stage of Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development is Stage 1, under which the child goes through a psychological crisis of “trust vs. mistrust”. They must rely on the mother for their needs; the response of the mother determines whether the child develops trust or mistrust.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stage 1-Infancy. During this stage, development centers around trust and mistrust. This stage begins at birth and usually lasts until a baby is 18 months old.