McKenzie, age two, wants to do everything on her own. Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone. Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of

A. autonomy.
B. stagnation.
C. shame and doubt.
D. inferiority.


Answer: C

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