Praxis II PLT 5-9 Test Prep

Answer: C - According to Erikson’s Eight Stages of Human Development, Johnny is likely experiencing the competence vs. inferiority crisis. The key event that Erikson would likely identify as having triggered the conflict was Johnny’s participation in school, where he must face the natural competitiveness of his peers. If he is successful, then he will feel competent. However, Johnny begins to have feelings of inferiority whenever he begins to struggle. Quitting is likely one of his coping mechanisms for dealing with these highly unpleasant feelings.