Which Statement Below Summarizes Erik Erikson's View of How Guilt,initiative,and

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement below summarizes Erik Erikson's view of how guilt,initiative,and conscience operate during the early childhood period?

• A) Children's consciences make them feel guilty about some of the initiatives that they take.
• B) Children feel guilty if they do nothing,so their consciences tell them to take the initiative.
• C) Children's consciences tell them they are guilty,so they take initiative to prove they are not.
• D) Children's consciences are not mature enough to distinguish between guilt and initiative.

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