Five-year-old randy is in preschool, and his teacher is trying to show him how to use a pair of children’s scissors to cut paper. randy tries to show his independence and ability to use the scissors without assistance and says to his teacher, "let me." erikson may say that randy is demonstrating what stage of development?

Initiative v. Guilt

Explanation:

According to my research on Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, I can say that based on the information provided within the question Randy is demonstrating the stage known as Initiative v. Guilt. This is the third stage, in which children become more assertive, and develop a sense of initiative and leadership skill if allowed to assert themselves. Which is what Randy is doing when he asserts himself and says he wants to use the scissors by himself.

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