Question

When Ryan brings home his spelling and math papers from the second grade, Ryan's stepmother expresses pride in his work and posts the papers on the refrigerator for the other family members to see. In terms of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, Ryan's stepmother is fostering a sense of _____ in Ryan.

A) generativity
B) identity
C) industry
D) autonomy

Answer 1

The correct answer is c.) Industry

Step-by-step explanation:

In psychological terms, industry is referred as a stage of development that takes place during the early school years, in which the children begin to develop sense of pride usually when they accomplish something, encouraging children in this stage is an important if not the most important part of this stage, therefore when Ryan bring his papers and his stepmother expresses pride in Ryan's accomplishments she's fostering a sense of industry in Ryan.