The absence of feelings of shame and doubt among Holocaust survivors may have been due to

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage of autonomy vs. shame and doubt occurs during early childhood. If an individual successfully develops a sense of autonomy during this stage, they will feel confident and in control of their lives. This may have helped Holocaust survivors to avoid feelings of shame and doubt, as they had already developed a strong sense of autonomy before experiencing the traumatic events of the Holocaust.

The Absence of Feelings of Shame and Doubt Among Holocaust