Erikson Suggested That in the First 18 Months of Development

Essay

Erikson suggested that in the first 18 months of development infants face the first stage in personality development, which involved resolving the "crisis" of trust versus mistrust. Resolution of this crisis depends on several factors. Identify the factors that will support the development of trust. Define attachment and explain the role it plays in personality development. List three different patterns
of attachment and describe their adaptive value for babies in ensuring that their psychosocial and biological needs will be met.
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