Question

Two-year-old Julia repeatedly exclaims, "Me do it!" when her mother tries to help her. Although this behavior is frustrating, her mother understands that doing things independently will develop Julia's sense of _________ according to Erikson:

Answer 1

Answer:

Sense of initiative

Explanation:

The sense of initiative is the third stage of Erick Erickson's psycho-social development stage. At this stage, children start to initiate the activities with other children. This is the stage where children develop their sense of initiative if got a chance to prove themselves. Children feel secure when their parents help them out in an activity.  

Thus in the above statement, Two-year-old Julia develops a sense of initiative at this age. Her mother knows that her behavior is irritating but even she knows that this behavior will develop a sense of initiative in her.