Stage 2 Toddlerhood Psychosocial crisis is?

• A. Crisis- autonomy vs shame and doubt
• B. Central process- imitation
• C. Paeq- will
• D. Core path- compulsion

Answer: (A)

Stage 2 in Erikson's psychosocial development is the autonomy vs shame and doubt crisis. In the toddler years, children want to do things for themselves and test their abilities. When caregivers support their independence and let them try tasks, they develop autonomy and a sense of mastery. If their efforts are overly restricted or harshly criticized, they may feel shame and doubt about their abilities, leading to dependence on others. The virtue that emerges from successfully navigating this stage is will. The other phrases describe processes or outcomes from different stages and do not capture the main conflict of this period.