According to Erikson, _____ involves a determination to exercise freedom of choice and self-restraint in the face of society's demands
a. competence
c. purpose
b. will
d. fidelity
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: The most important point about the muscular-anal stage of psychosocial development is that for the first time children are able to exercise some choice, to experience the power of their autonomous will. The basic strength that develops from autonomy is will, which involves a determination to exercise freedom of choice and self-restraint in the face of society's demands.
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