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• In this stage, infants develop their sense of trust or mistrust in the world around them based on their experiences with caregivers.
• The first stage is trust vs mistrust (birth to 18 months).
• Erikson's theory is based on the idea that development occurs through stages, with each stage building upon the previous one.
• During this stage, toddlers begin to assert their independence and explore their environment.
• During this stage, infants begin to form attachments to primary caregivers through repetitive interactions such as feeding, holding, and playing.
• Infants are able to recognize familiar faces and respond differently to strangers compared to familiar people.
• During this stage, children begin to understand cause-and-effect relationships and explore their environment more actively.
• Toddlerhood (ages 2-3) - Autonomy versus shame and doubt
• Preschool years (ages 4-5) - Initiative versus guilt
• Infants are able to recognize familiar faces and respond differently to strangers than they do to familiar people.