A person experiences too strong of a sense of guilt over his fantasies. According to Erik Erikson's theory, he had difficulty resolving the inevitable crisis that occurred when he was:
A) an infant.
B) a preschooler.
C) a young adult.
D) in his middle years.

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Erik Erikson's theory posits that during the preschool years, children go through the "initiative vs. guilt" stage. If a person experiences too strong a sense of guilt over his fantasies, it suggests difficulty resolving the crisis of this stage, where the challenge is to develop initiative without being overwhelmed by guilt.

A Person Experiences Too Strong of a Sense of Guilt