Question

choose which stage of eriksons theory of development is associated with the following term: early childhood (1 point)
○ integrity vs. despair
○ initiative vs. guilt
○ generativity vs. stagnation
○ competence (aka \industry\) vs. inferiority

Explanation:

Erikson's psychosocial development stages link Early Childhood (ages 3-5) to the conflict of Initiative vs. Guilt, where children explore independence and purpose. Other options correspond to different life stages: Integrity vs. Despair (late adulthood), Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood), and Competence vs. Inferiority (school age).

Answer:

B. Initiative vs. Guilt