Asked by GODnJESUS istheLIGHT on Sep 29, 2024

A 9-year-old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which developmental stage is the child exhibiting?

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

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children develop a sense of their abilities through social interactions, leading to feelings of competence or inferiority.

Developmental Stage

A phase within a lifespan characterized by specific physical, psychological, or emotional growth milestones.

  • Gain an understanding of the developmental phases that affect self-concept and self-esteem.