Psychosocial Stage 1 - Trust vs. Mistrust The first stage of Eriksonâs theory of psychosocial development occurs between birth and one year of age and is the most fundamental stage in life.2 Because an infant is utterly dependent, the development of trust is based on the dependability and quality of the childâs caregivers.
Some of the many causes of work-related stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers or bosses. Symptoms include a drop in work performance, depression, anxiety and sleeping difficulties.
The workplace should be a safe atmosphere, providing a place for growth and fulfillment in your chosen career. For someone who faces sexual harassment, it instead becomes a place of dread, fear and intense anxiety. The long term effects of this kind of unrelenting harassment include: 1  Declines in work efficiency.