Five-year-old Randy is in preschool,and his teacher is trying to show him how to use a pair of children's scissors to cut paper.Randy tries to show his independence and ability to use the scissors without assistance and says to his teacher,"Let me." Erikson may say that Randy is demonstrating what stage of development?

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Randy's behavior of wanting to use the scissors independently shows initiative, which is part of the initiative-versus-guilt stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. In this stage, children assert their independence and develop a sense of purpose, which can be hindered by excessive criticism or punishment from adults.

Five-Year-Old Randy Is in Preschool,and His Teacher Is Trying to Show