Age 5 Randy's teacher is showing him how to use a pair of children's scissors. Randy wants to show his independence and ability to use the scissors without assistance, and says to his teacher, "Let me." Erikson might say that Randy is demonstrating what stage of development?

A. An individualistic orientation
B. Psychosocial perception
C. Initiative-versus-guilt
D. Self-control


Answer: C

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