During the second year of life, toddlers begin to take some personal responsibility for feeding, dressing, and bathing themselves in an attempt to establish what Erikson calls a sense of:

Correct answer: D. autonomy

  • A. superiority
  • B. industry
  • C. generativity
  • D. autonomy

Explanation

Erikson called the second psychosocial stage autonomy versus shame and doubt. Toddlers practise self-care to develop independence and control over their actions.

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