McKenzie,age 2,wants to do everything on her own.Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone.Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of:

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during the stage of autonomy vs. shame and doubt (ages 1-3), children develop autonomy when encouraged to try new things. If punished for their attempts, they may develop shame and doubt about their abilities.

McKenzie,age 2,wants to Do Everything on Her Own