An example of Erikson's stage of initiative versus guilt would be

A. a 3-year-old trying to fill a cup with water and cheerfully wiping up the water when it spills.
B. an infant learning that she can depend on being fed.
C. a 4-year-old asking his mother for a cookie.
D. a 10-year-old learning to read fluently.


Answer: A

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