Huan is 20 months old, and his mother is in a hurry. She wants to put his shoes on, but Huan rejects that by squirming and declaring, "No! Me!" It takes him five minutes, and his shoes end up on the wrong feet, but he proudly skips out to the car when he's done. Huan is in Erikson's _____ stage.

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Huan's behavior of wanting to do things for himself and asserting his independence, even if it takes longer and isn't perfect, is characteristic of the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. At this stage, toddlers strive to assert their independence and willpower, which can lead to conflicts with caregivers but also fosters the development of a sense of autonomy and self-confidence. The other options (trust versus mistrust, anal stage, oral stage) are not relevant to Huan's behavior in this scenario.

Huan Is 20 Months Old, and His Mother Is in a Hurry