Preschool and School-Age Development · NCLEX Exam

How might a preschool child's behavior change if repeatedly scolded for trying things?

  1. Heightened sense of initiative
  2. Sense of industry
  3. Guilt about taking initiative
  4. Sense of competence
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Correct answer: Guilt about taking initiative

Repeated discouragement in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage may lead to guilt about taking initiatives and hesitation in acting.

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