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It is believed that the development of a human mind and body takes place in a series of predetermined stages. However, the social experiences of an individual throughout one’s life leave an impact on the development of the individual. According to Erikson, this stage of psychosocial development is known as the Trust versus Mistrust stage, which starts at the birth and lasts until one year of age. This stage is considered to be the most fundamental stage in an individual’s life. At this point of development, the child is entirely dependent on the caregiver. If the caregiver fails to provide security, love and is emotionally unavailable for the child, then the child develops a feeling of mistrust.