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http://www.cabrillo.edu/~creyes/classes/Erikson8Stages.pdf
http://ww3.haverford.edu/psychology/ddavis/p109g/erikson.stages.html
http://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/ERIK/stage1.HTML
1. What is Erikson's definition of Trust Vs. Mistrust?
2. Why is it bad for an infant to develop too much trust?
3. What are some needs an infant needs to have met in order to develop trust?
4. Name some actions that can cause the infant to develop trust or mistrust?
Erikson's Stage 1: Trust Vs. Mistrust
David Campo, Reese Amos, and Cole Howard
Infant's Need for Comfort
- The baby needs to be soothed or calmed by a caregiver
- Usually a maternal or female caregiver such as a mother
- Tucking the baby in and making sure they are not too cold is important
- Like warmer temperatures
- If the infant is neglected or forgotten, they will establish a sense of mistrust
General Information
What happens if an infant or baby learns trust or mistrust?
Infant's Hunger
- Most of the time when an infant is hungry, they will cry in order to attract the caregiver's attention
- A baby develops this trust through being fed on time and being given the right foods
- Needs liquified foods; solid or un-chewable foods can lead to mistrust
- Erikson's Definition: Infant learns to trust or mistrust based on whether their needs are met
- Examples of needs are being fed and being comforted
- If needs are met, the baby learns to trust people and expect a good life
- If needs are not met, the baby learns not to trust people
- Trust:
- Infant grows up interacting and trusting peers
- Too much trust is bad because it can cause the infant to trust everything it sees
- Mistrust:
- Infant becomes aggressive and less cooperative
- Lack interest when exploring environments