What is the primary developmental task of early childhood and what is a developm

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What is the primary developmental task of early childhood and what is a developmental gain that helps promote successful navigation of this task?

Question 18 options:

Initiative vs. Guilt; development of conscience

Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt; self-regulation

Identity vs. Confusion; theory of mind

Industry vs. Inferiority; mastery orientation

Trust vs. Mistrust; secure attachment

Initiative vs. Guilt; development of conscience

Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt; self-regulation

Identity vs. Confusion; theory of mind

Industry vs. Inferiority; mastery orientation

Trust vs. Mistrust; secure attachment

Explanation / Answer

The primary development task that occurs in from birth to around 18 months of an individual's life is trust vs mistrust. At this stage the infant seeks the guidance and protection of their caregivers to settle in a world that is new to them. With the sense of security that is provided by the caregivers, they explore the world around them, and develop a secure attachment with their primary caregivers. If they fail to develop a secure attachment with caregivers, it will give rise to the condition of mistrust or hopelessness in the infant.

Answer. Option 4. Trust vs Mistrust; secure attachment.

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