A 6-year-old child says, "I did this REALLY WELL! I am a SMART girl!" These statements best reflect Erik Erikson's concept of:

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According to Erikson's theory, initiative versus guilt refers to 3- to 6-year-old children's primary developmental conflict, which focuses on the development of mastery and competence. According to this theory, the key to healthy development in young children is to achieve a balance between initiative and guilt.

A 6-Year-Old Child Says, "I Did This REALLY WELL! I