The Following Is True About Erikson's Stage Entitled "Initiative Versus

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following is true about Erikson's stage entitled "initiative versus guilt":

• A) Mastering academic skills is very important during this stage
• B) Children in this stage often are desperately seeking intimate relationships
• C) Comparison with the productivity of peers becomes very important
• D) This stage relates to preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years

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