A 4-year-old client in a pediatric unit is imitating the actions of the nurse.The nurse knows,according to Erik Erikson's theory,that this child is displaying a characteristic seen during which developmental stage?

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The genital-locomotor stage (preschool years)is characterized by exploration of the environment,cooperative play,fantasy,and imitation of adults.Initiative and guilt are core tasks of this stage.The latency stage occurs during the school-age years (6 to 12 years old),the oral-sensory stage occurs from birth to 1 year of age,and the anal-muscular stage occurs during early childhood.

A 4-Year-Old Client in a Pediatric Unit Is Imitating the Actions