Question

According to Erikson, from roughly ages 6 to 12, children go through the period characterized by efforts to meet the challenges presented by parents, peers, school, and the other complexities of the modern world. This stage is called __________.

(A) Initiative versus guilt
(B) Industry versus inferiority
(C) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
(D) Identity versus role diffusion

Answer 1

Industry vs inferiority

Explanation:

Industry vs inferiority is the fourth stage of the psycho-social developmental stage of Erick Erickson. This stage occurs between the age of 6 to 12. Erickson shows human being development throughout the stages. No one can skip a single stage.

All stages are very important in the development of a person. At this stage this very important for both parents and teachers to encourage the children and to offer support to the children. Parents develop a sense of competence in their kids.

Thus in the above statement, Erickson discusses here the fourth stage called industry vs inferiority.