Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

The stage of Preschool in Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development embodies the concept of initiative versus guilt because it covers the ages of 3 to 6 years old, a time when children become more independent and develop a sense of self. During this stage, children are encouraged to take on new challenges and explore their surroundings, leading to a sense of initiative. However, if they are overly criticized or prevented from exploring, they may feel guilty for their actions and doubts about their capabilities. Infancy (A) and Trust versus mistrust (B) do not specifically address this developmental conflict, while Initiative versus guilt (D) is the correct name of the stage.