Sammy is in third grade. When he won the spelling bee, he felt proud of his accomplishment. However, when he could not complete his arithmetic assignment on time, he felt incompetent. Which of Erikson's developmental stages does this reflect?
A) autonomy vs. shame and doubt
B) initiative vs. guilt
C) industry vs. inferiority
D) trust vs. mistrust

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In Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage of industry vs. inferiority occurs during middle childhood (ages 6-11) and involves children developing a sense of competence and mastery over tasks. Sammy's feelings of pride after winning the spelling bee reflect a sense of industry, while his feelings of incompetence after struggling with his arithmetic assignment reflect a sense of inferiority. The other stages listed do not directly relate to Sammy's experiences in this scenario.

Sammy Is in Third Grade