Brianne is 3 months old and her parents are very inconsistent in attending to Brianne's needs. Sometimes they are very attentive, feeding her promptly when she cries and comforting her when she appears upset. Other times they are less attentive, and Brianne can cry for quite some time before they take care of her. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Brianne will develop:
a. a general sense of mistrust
b. a sense of inferiority
c. role confusion
d. a sense of despair
A
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