Question
Erikson's theory of social development viewed the period from ages 3 to 6, his third stage, as characterized by the major challenge of
Select one:
• a. identity versus role diffusion
• b. industry versus inferiority
• c. initiative versus guilt
• d. autonomy versus shame and doubt
Select one:
• a. identity versus role diffusion
• b. industry versus inferiority
• c. initiative versus guilt
• d. autonomy versus shame and doubt
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **c. initiative versus guilt**.
This stage in Erikson's theory, known as the "initiative versus guilt" stage, typically occurs during the preschool years (ages 3 to 6) and involves children asserting control and power over their environment through directing play and other social interactions.
This stage in Erikson's theory, known as the "initiative versus guilt" stage, typically occurs during the preschool years (ages 3 to 6) and involves children asserting control and power over their environment through directing play and other social interactions.