Dillon raises his hand to respond to his teacher's question.His teacher immediately dismisses his answer.Dillon decides he will not voluntarily answer any more questions.Which of Erikson's Psychosocial stages is compromised?

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Initiative vs. Guilt is the stage that is compromised. In this stage, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions. When Dillon's teacher dismisses his answer, it may lead to feelings of guilt over taking initiative, thus affecting his willingness to take initiative in the future.

Dillon Raises His Hand to Respond to His Teacher's Question