Erikson notes that in the first 18 months of development, infants face the first stage in personality development, Trust vs. Mistrust. Resolution of this “crisis” depends on several factors.

· Discuss the factors that will support the development of trust.

· Define attachment and explain the role it plays in personality development.

· List the different patterns of attachment and describe their adaptive value for babies that will ensure their psychosocial and biological needs will be met

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