Question

A young adult college student begins to throw objects, shout insults, and stamp his feet after an instructor returned work, noting that it was substandard. Using Erikson's theory of personality development, which developmental stage has this individual been unsuccessful in mastering? 1. Initiative versus guilt 2. Industry versus inferiority 3. Identity versus role confusion 4. Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Answer 1

Answer:

Option 4. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt  is correct answer.

Explanation:

Erik Erickson presented theory of personality development which is very popular and acceptable. He divided his theory into 8 sages each having 2 components. I have attached an info graph explaining clearly each stage.