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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

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Eric just began the fourth grade. He likes to play sports with his friends and he does well in school. He is learning to use tools and likes to help his father with household projects. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, Eric is in which stage?
  1. Trust vs. mistrust
  2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
  3. Initiative vs. guilt
  4. Industry vs. inferiority
Explanation
Answer: D - During the industry vs. inferiority stage, children develop mastery over their bodies as they learn to play sports and use tools. According to Erikson, children who have a difficult time with this stage often deal with feelings of inferiority later in life.
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