Even though his parents have explained to him that it is dishonest and therefore wrong to tell lies, Zachary once again lies to his sister about where her favorite blanket is. Shortly after doing so, he feels intensely sorry for what he has done. According to Erikson's theory, Zachary appears as if he has successfully resolved which crisis?

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According to Erikson's theory, the stage of initiative vs. guilt occurs during the preschool years, where children develop a sense of responsibility by making and carrying out plans, as well as feeling guilt when they break rules or harm others' interests. Zachary lying to his sister and feeling intense remorse afterwards suggests that he has internalized a sense of guilt, indicating that he has successfully resolved the crisis of initiative vs. guilt. Therefore, the correct answer is C) initiative vs. guilt.

Even Though His Parents Have Explained to Him That It