Question

As a 7-year-old, Maya loves working on art projects at school. However, very few of her projects are appreciated by her teachers. Most of the time, her teachers advise her about how she can improve her artwork. Maya, on the other hand, feels that her teachers are criticizing her work and are trying to discourage her. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the following is most likely to happen to Maya?

A. Maya will develop feelings of failure and inadequacy.
B. Maya will work harder to improve her skills.
C. Maya will begin to mistrust her teachers and classmates.
D. Maya will develop a sense of dependence.

Answer 1

Maya will develop feelings of failure and inadequacy

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the most likely thing that would happen to Maya is that Maya will develop feelings of failure and inadequacy.

Erik Erikson's theory about psychosocial development was centered on psychosocial development of individuals and it states that personality of individuals are developed/formed following a predetermined form and it has an effect on personality/ego development of individuals from infants to Adults.

since Maya a 7 year old feels that are works are not appreciated by her teachers it will definitely make her to develop feelings of failure and inadequacy ( negative personality/ ego)