According to Erikson, a toddler who is given opportunities to explore and manipulate things in his environment and who is encouraged to investigate will gain a sense of

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, toddlers who are encouraged to explore and manipulate their environment develop a sense of autonomy. Autonomy refers to a sense of independence and control over one's actions and environment. By engaging in exploration and investigation, toddlers learn to make decisions and assert their will, which gives them a sense of competency and accomplishment. Trust (A), superiority (C), and inferiority (D) are concepts related to other stages of Erikson's theory, and are not applicable to the toddler stage.

According to Erikson, a Toddler Who Is Given Opportunities to Explore