Each morning, Shanna and her mother have a battle of wills because Shanna insists on pouring her own cereal and milk into the bowl at breakfast. According to Erikson, which crisis is Shanna trying to resolve?

A. Basic trust versus basic mistrust
B. Initiative versus guilt
C. Autonomy versus shame and doubt
D. Identity versus role confusion


Answer: C

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