Erickson's initial stage is Trust v. Mistrust. At this stage, we tend to learn:
O Who we can trust and if the world is trustworthy.
O This stage is learned mostly from the primary caregiver, usually Mom.
O Is experienced as toddlers, exploring their world.
O Both who we can trust and if the world is trustworthy, and this stage is learned mostly from the primary caregiver, usually Mom.