Craig is two years old and likes to put on his own coat and shoes. However, his mother often becomes impatient waiting for him to get ready, so she usually finishes zipping his coat and tying his shoes for him. Based on Erikson's theory, Craig will likely develop
A)a general sense of mistrust.
B)feelings of shame and doubt.
C)a sense of inferiority.
D)feelings of autonomy.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, Craig is in the stage of autonomy vs. shame and doubt, which occurs from approximately 18 months to 3 years of age. In this stage, children are learning to do things for themselves and develop a sense of personal control. If Craig's mother consistently intervenes and does tasks for him, he may start to doubt his abilities, leading to feelings of shame and doubt.

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