• Belief in reliability: Individuals with basic trust have faith in the dependability and predictability of others and their environment.
• Consistency: Basic trust involves the expectation that others will behave consistently over time, fostering a sense of stability.
• Goodness: It is the belief that people are fundamentally well-intentioned, kind, and capable of empathy, which promotes a positive outlook on interpersonal relationships.

The formation of basic trust typically occurs in early childhood and is influenced by:

• Caregiver relationships: Responsive and nurturing caregivers who consistently meet the child’s emotional and physical needs contribute to the development of basic trust.
• Safe and secure environment: A stable and secure environment provides a sense of predictability, fostering the establishment of basic trust.
• Positive social interactions: Encouraging positive social interactions with peers and other significant individuals helps reinforce the belief in the goodness of others.