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During the Trust vs Mistrust stage, the infant is questionable about the world around them. Because they do not know what is going on, the infant seeks stability from their primary caregiver. If the infant acquires good, consistent, dependable care then they will have a sense of trust and feel safe around the caregiver. If the caregiver is unreliable and inconsistent, or even harsh, then the infant will not trust the caregiver and will therefore be unconfident in their abilities which will be apparent in other relationships. Mistrust can result in anxiety, and insecurity. However, if the infant is in a trustworthy relationship with the caregiver, they acquire the virtue of hope. Hope creates a sense of safety even if the infant feels threatened which can be carried to other relationships.

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Is this person safe? Or should I not trust them?

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Infants learn to trust that their caregivers will meet their basic needs. If these needs are not consistently met, mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety may develop

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Negative: Less cooperative and aggressive babies stem from insecure attachment to their mothers. As they grow, they act less sympathetic and cooperative with their peers. They will present less persistence and enthusiasm for exploration of their environments.

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Positive: The infant has to have needs such as care, comfort, nourishment, and familiarity met by the primary care giver. A sense of trust must be present between parent child through consistency and responsiveness (such as feeding).

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Stage 1
Basic Virtue: Hope

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Trust: Erikson’s idea that infants learn to trust/believe that their caregivers will ensure that they meet their basic needs.
Mistrust: Erickson believed that when an infant’s needs are not met, they develop a sense of anxiety and suspicion towards the world.