An example of Erikson's stage of initiative versus guilt would be
A) an infant learning that she can depend on being fed.
B) a 3-year-old trying to fill a cup with water and cheerfully wiping up the water when it spills.
C) a 10-year-old learning to read fluently.
D) a 4-year-old asking his mother for a cookie.

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Erikson's stage of initiative versus guilt refers to the period of early childhood when children become more assertive and actively seek out new experiences. A 3-year-old trying to fill a cup with water and cheerfully wiping up the water when it spills demonstrates initiative and a willingness to try new things, but also a sense of responsibility and guilt when things don't go as planned. The other options do not directly relate to the stage of initiative versus guilt.

An Example of Erikson's Stage of Initiative Versus Guilt Would