This is a slideshow about Erikson's Stage 3.

1. ~Initiative vs Guilt~ Stage 3:

2. Maladaptive To only be concerned with your own agenda no matter what the effects or consequences. For example: I want to win the race so I will cheat and lie to do so.

3. Malignancy To only be concerned with others and helping others and to feel guilty if you don't. For example: I am unable to help a friend and feel guilty because I'm unable to do so.

4. ~Too much initiative~ leads to a Maladaptive Tendency a.k.a Ruthlessness