Freud's phallic stage corresponds to Erikson's stage of
A) industry versus inferiority.
B) basic trust versus mistrust.
C) initiative versus guilt.
D) autonomy versus shame and doubt.

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Freud's phallic stage, occurring around ages 3 to 6, is when children become aware of their bodies, the bodies of other children, and the bodies of their parents. It corresponds to Erikson's initiative versus guilt stage, where children begin to assert power and control over their world through directing play and other social interactions. Both stages emphasize the development of a sense of capability and the beginnings of independence.

Freud's Phallic Stage Corresponds to Erikson's Stage of