Boez is a 2-year-old boy who is in the process of potty training. When Boez urinates in the potty, he has a sense of pride. If B
oez urinates in his pants, he runs and hides. According to Erikson, in which psychosocial stage is Boez? a. Autonomy versus shame and doubt. b. Initiative versus guilt. c. Competence versus inferiority. d. Identity versus role confusion. e. Intimacy versus isolation.
During this stage, the second according to Erikson, children focus on developing their skills and acquiring a sense of independece. It usually occurs between ages of 18 months and 3 years.
When children are successful in this stage, they become secure and independent; failure is predicted to cause feelings of shame and low self-esteem.
