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Anshi Ranpara
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According to Erikson, how are infants affected if their caregivers are responsive to their needs?

A) Infants will develop a sense of guilt and inferiority.
B) Infants will develop a sense of initiative and willfulness.
C) Infants will develop a view of their caregivers as trustworthy, but not the world in general.
D) Infants will develop a view that the world is a safe place where their basic needs will be met.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care and support to others, such as children, the elderly, or those with disabilities, often encompassing both paid professionals and unpaid family members.

Responsive

Being quick to react positively or appropriately to stimuli or information, often used in the context of communication, web design, or customer service.

Basic Needs

Fundamental requirements for human survival and well-being, which typically include food, water, shelter, and safety.

  • Identify the role of caregiver responsiveness to infants' needs in fostering emotional and psychosocial development.
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