A person experiences too strong of a sense of guilt over his fantasies. According to Erikson's theory, he had difficulty resolving the inevitable crisis that occurred when he was:
A) in his middle years.
B) a young adult.
C) a preschooler.
D) an infant.

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According to Erikson's theory, the crisis of "Initiative vs. Guilt" occurs during the preschool years. If a child is unable to resolve this crisis, they may develop an excessive sense of guilt over their actions and fantasies.

A Person Experiences Too Strong of a Sense of Guilt