Erickson 1

Question 1

What is the Crisis in Trust vs. Mistrust?

Answer 1

The infant is uncertain about the world they live in

Question 2

How does the infant to 1/2 resolve trust/mistrust?

Answer 2

Looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and consistency of care

Question 3

If the infant receives constant and reliable care they develop?

Answer 3

A sense of trust which will carry them to other relationships and feel secure even when threatened

Question 4

Success in the 1st stage leads to?

Answer 4

Hope that people will be there to support them through. A new crisis

Question 5

If the care is not there what happens?

Answer 5

The child will develop a sense of mistrust and not have confidence in the world

Question 6

What is the Crisis for Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt?

Answer 6

The child discovers it has many abilities and skills

Question 7

What is the solution for Autonomy?

Answer 7

Encourage the child to increase independence or

Critize/over control

Question 8

What does the Autonomy stage develop?

Answer 8

The virtue of will

Due to the gain of self control but no drop in self esteem

Question 9

If parents are not supportive what develops?

Answer 9

May feel inadequate in ability to survive