Two developmental conflicts occur during early childhood. The first involves the need to become autonomous and independent from parents and the second involves the need to develop initiative and a sense of competence.

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the two conflicts that occur during early childhood are autonomy versus shame and doubt (the need to become independent) and initiative versus guilt (the need to develop initiative and a sense of competence).

Two Developmental Conflicts Occur During Early Childhood