Erikson believes that the major developmental task facing a child in the second stage of development is
A)developing trust.
B)mastering psychomotor skills.
C)developing a sense of autonomy.
D)learning a sense of industry.

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Erikson's second stage of psychosocial development is "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt," which typically occurs between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. In this stage, children are focused on developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence, which is described as developing a sense of autonomy.

Erikson Believes That the Major Developmental Task Facing a Child