According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the early childhood years are characterized by the psychosocial conflict of:
A)trust versus mistrust.
B)industry versus inferiority.
C)autonomy versus doubt.
D)initiative versus guilt.

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In Erikson's theory, early childhood (ages 3-6) is characterized by the conflict of initiative versus guilt, where children assert power and control through directing play and other social interactions.

According to Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, the Early