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 the following Erikson's childhood stages does this scenario reflect?
A)Autonomy versus shame and doubt
B)Initiative versus guilt
C)Industry versus inferiority
D)Trust versus mistrust

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This scenario reflects Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority, which occurs during middle childhood (ages 6-12). Children at this stage are focused on developing a sense of competence in their academic and social activities. Winning the spelling bee increased Sammy's sense of industry, while struggling with his arithmetic assignment decreased it. This stage is also marked by an increased focus on peer relationships and further development of self-concept. Autonomy versus shame and doubt is the stage that occurs during toddlerhood, initiative versus guilt during early childhood, and trust versus mistrust during infancy.

Sammy Is in Third Grade