Maggie's mother encourages her appropriate attempts at independence and allows her to make some choices. Two-year-old Maggie is likely to develop
A) generativity rather than stagnation.
B) trust rather than mistrust.
C) industry rather than inferiority.
D) autonomy rather than shame and doubt.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage that Maggie is in is autonomy vs. shame and doubt. If her mother encourages her to make choices and attempts at independence, Maggie is more likely to develop a sense of autonomy and feel confident in her own abilities. This will lead to a more positive outcome in this stage of development.

Maggie's Mother Encourages Her Appropriate Attempts at Independence and Allows