Theories of Childhood, Second Edition (Carol Garhart Mooney) / quote 28 of 70

Trust versus mistrust

Erikson’s first stage of psychosocial development, which takes place during the first year of life, is trust versus mistrust. Babies’ task during this time is to develop a sense of trust in themselves, in other people, and in the world around them. Erikson wrote about trust as having two parts, external—belief that significant adults will be present to meet the baby’s needs—and internal—belief in her own power to effect change and cope with a variety of circumstances. Babies who successfully adapt during this first stage approach their second year of life with a sure sense that the world is a good place to be.

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