Marlys is a sensitive,responsive parent who consistently satisfies the needs of Sara,her infant daughter. According to Erikson,Sara is likely to

A) form a lifelong attitude of basic trust toward the world.
B) encounter some difficulty in overcoming the limitation of egocentrism.
C) encounter some difficulty in forming an attachment to her father.
D) achieve formal operational intelligence more quickly than the average child.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, during infancy (birth to 18 months), the primary task is to develop a sense of basic trust vs. mistrust. Children who receive consistent, responsive care from their parents develop a sense of trust in the world and others, and are more likely to form positive relationships throughout their lives. Marlys is described as a sensitive, responsive parent who consistently satisfies Sara's needs, so it is likely that Sara will form a lifelong attitude of basic trust toward the world.

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