As far back as Karla can remember, she has always felt that she was inadequate. She is very insecure and often refers to herself as incompetent. According to Erickson, which of the following conflicts was Karla most likely unsuccessful with overcoming?

A.

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

B.

Generativity vs. stagnation

C.

Initiative vs. guilt

D.

Integrity vs. despair

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Talon Arnold

2 January, 02:54

As far back as Karla can remember, she has always felt that she was inadequate. She is very insecure and often refers to herself as incompetent. According to Erickson, which of the following conflicts was Karla most likely unsuccessful with overcoming?

A.

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

B.

Generativity vs. stagnation

C.

Initiative vs. guilt

D.

Integrity vs. despair

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Jeremy Orr · Answer 1

It appears that the answer is A. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt. In the excerpt you provided above it shows that Karla is not happy with herself, she is unable to feel satisfied with herself. This restricts her ability to be happy. A restriction is the opposite of freedom, which basically means autonomy, and it is apparent that Karla is ashamed of how she is now since she calls herself incompetent, or not up to the standard.