Asked by Anonymous

As a student of Erikson , you realize that your search for independence is a challenge of A..mistrust versus trust
B..autonomy vs shame and doubt
C...initiative VS guilt
D...industry vs inferiority
Answered by Ms. Sue
What do you think?

Answered by Anonymous
Its not mistrust vs trust
Answered by bobpursley
http://parentingteens.com/blog/354/eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development/

Independence starts in infants (witness tantrums), and at each stage develops for differing psychological reasons.
See stage 5 (Erickson).
Answered by bobpursley
And, I need to add, Erickson grossly simplified the issues, to make development in children "cookbook". I am not of the opinion that is as simple as he suggested, however, I am in the minority on this.
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