Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

In Erikson's initiative versus guilt stage, a child may experience feelings of guilt if they exhibit an excess or immoderate amount of playfulness and enjoyment of their newly developed skills and abilities. This is because they may feel like they are violating social norms or expectations, leading to feelings of shame and guilt. While the other options may occur in some children during this stage, they are not directly related to feelings of guilt as described in the question. A child's lack of independence or over-dependence on parents may lead to feelings of doubt or shame, while failure to trust caregivers may result in withdrawal or feelings of inferiority. Therefore, the most accurate answer is B Exuberant enjoyment of new powers.