Three-year-old Christian follows his father around with his toy tools while his father is making some home repairs and mimics his father's tool use. Christian is accomplishing tasks associated with Erikson's stage of development.

 Erickson's second stage of  development- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Explanation:

According to Erickson's theory of psychosocial development  Christian is accomplishing tasks associated with The second stage of  development- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt which takes place usually from 18 months to three years.

In this stage, children develop a sense of independence and willful exploration and sense of personal control. They  can perform little tasks on their own and take decisions on what they prefer to also parents and guardians  can help then develop autonomy by allowing them make their choices.

If they are discouraged or scolded for mistakes in courses of thier actions, may develop shame and doubt and struggle with a sense of personal control.

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