Erikson had a specific outlook on the initiative versus guilt stage.Which of the following statements matches his outlook?
A) Seldom does a child reach a sense of accomplishment.
B) Many children in this stage reach a sense of accomplishment,but it takes a long time.
C) Erikson had a positive outlook on this stage when children succeed in accomplishing tasks.
D) This stage is one of the most difficult stages to complete successfully.

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Erikson had a positive outlook on this stage when children succeed in accomplishing tasks. He believed that if children were encouraged in their efforts and given opportunities to try new things, they would develop a sense of initiative and confidence in their abilities. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with Erikson's viewpoint on this stage.

Erikson Had a Specific Outlook on the Initiative Versus Guilt