Sherry is 4 ½ years old and loves to play with the remote controls for the TV and DVD player as well as with her toys. Her kindergarten teacher reports that Sherry always follows the teacher's directions and often helps to explain to her classmates why they are engaging in activities like lining up for lunch time. According to Erikson's theory, Sherry is successfully going through which stage of development?
A) trust vs. Mistrust
B) autonomy vs. shame and doubt
C) initiative vs. Guilt
D) industry vs. Inferiority

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Sherry is in the initiative vs. guilt stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory, which occurs from approximately ages 3 to 5. Her behaviors, such as taking initiative in playing with complex objects like remote controls and helping her classmates understand activities, indicate she is actively exploring her abilities and taking initiative, which is characteristic of this stage.

Sherry Is 4 ½ Years Old and Loves to Play