Otto does not have confidence in his decision to select a college major because as a child, his parents made all of his decisions for him and made him feel anxious each time he demonstrated any form of independence. According to Erikson, Otto seems to lack the basic virtue of:

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According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the virtue of "Will" is developed during the stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. If a child is not allowed to make decisions and is made to feel anxious about independence, they may struggle with developing this virtue.

Otto Does Not Have Confidence in His Decision to Select