During the third stage of psychosocial development,the crisis that must be resolved is initiative versus guilt.By this Erikson meant that the child must learn
A) who to trust or not trust.
B) how to deal with peers and adults.
C) how to pursue his or her own interests and also get along with others.
D) how to become self-sufficient.

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During the third stage of psychosocial development, which occurs during ages 3 to 6, children must learn to balance their own urge for independence and pursuing their own interests with the need to cooperate and get along with others. If they are successful in this, they will develop a sense of initiative and confidence. If they fail and feel guilty about their independence-seeking behavior, they may develop a sense of inadequacy and a fear of taking action. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which captures this central theme of the third stage of psychosocial development. The other options (A, B, and D) do not fully capture the specific challenge faced by children in this stage.

During the Third Stage of Psychosocial Development,the Crisis That Must