Four-year-old Marcie would like to hide her little brother's toys in the basement. However, she realizes this will make her brother cry, and she wonders if she will feel bad about this. According to Erikson, Marcie is experiencing the conflict of

A. identity versus role confusion.
B. purpose versus will.
C. initiative versus guilt.
D. industry versus inferiority.


Answer: C

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