Gabrielle is at the stage of psychosocial development in which she is developing the ability to try new things and to deal with failure. At which of the following stages has Gabrielle arrived?
A) autonomy vs. shame and doubt
B) generativity vs. stagnation
C) industry vs. inferiority
D) initiative vs. guilt

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Gabrielle has arrived at the stage of initiative vs. guilt, which is the third stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. At this stage, children develop initiative, the ability to try new things and to deal with failure. They begin to plan and carry out activities on their own, which gives them a sense of accomplishment. However, they may also feel guilty if they perceive their actions as wrong or hurtful to others.

Gabrielle Is at the Stage of Psychosocial Development in Which