Two-year-old Shawn is overprotected and punished when he tries to express his will or explore the environment. According to Erikson, Shawn is likely to develop a sense of

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, toddlers aged 1-3 years old experience the stage of autonomy vs shame and doubt. During this stage, children are learning to assert their independence and explore their environment. If Shawn is overprotected and punished for expressing his will or exploring, he may develop a sense of shame and doubt about his abilities and feel uncertain about his own autonomy.

Two-Year-Old Shawn Is Overprotected and Punished When He Tries to Express