Between the ages of 3 and 6, the child expresses a sense of exploration and daring that Erikson described as the primary mode of:

a. holding on
b. intrusion
c. self-absorption
d. autonomy


B
Erikson's third stage of growth and development (initiative vs. guilt) occurs between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Erikson describes intrusion as the sense of exploration and daring exhibited by children. They begin to develop physical and mental abilities that allow them to intrude physically and verbally through activity, locomotion, talking, and other methods of exercising curiosity. In developing initiative, the child demonstrates the ability to plan, set goals, and seek to carry out the plans to meet the goals.

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