1. The Psychosocial Theory of Human Development
Stage one (trust vs. mistrust), occurs during the first year of life and during this stage the infant is unsure of the world they live in and look to their parents or caregivers for stability. ... Stage two (autonomy vs. shame and doubt) occurs between the ages of eighteen months and three years. ... Erikson states that it is critical that parents allow their children to explore the limits of their abilities and if that independence is achieved in a supported environment, the child gains confidence, if not the child could feel shame and doubt and feel inadequate and that could ultimately affe...
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