Samuel is 18 months old.He can walk,climb,and open and close a door on his own.He takes pride in all his accomplishments and likes to do things independently.According to Erikson,Samuel is in the ________ stage of development.
A)autonomy versus shame and doubt
B)trust versus mistrust
C)identity versus role confusion
D)industry versus inferiority

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Samuel's desire for independence and pride in his accomplishments align with Erikson's stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt, which typically occurs between 18 months and 3 years old. During this stage, children develop a sense of autonomy as they learn to do things on their own, but may also experience shame or doubt if their attempts to be independent are met with negative reactions from caregivers. The other answer choices do not fit Samuel's developmental stage as accurately.

Samuel Is 18 Months Old