Which of Erik Erikson's psychosocial crises revolves around the child's learning to direct his or her own behavior?

Question

Select one:

• a. trust versus mistrust

• b. initiative versus guilt

• c. industry versus inferiority

• d. autonomy versus shame and doubt

Answer 1

The psychosocial crisis that revolves around the child's learning to direct his or her own behavior is:

d. autonomy versus shame and doubt

This stage typically occurs in early childhood (around ages 1 to 3) and is characterized by the child learning to assert their independence and make their own choices.