Erik Erikson's Fourth Stage of Development, Appearing During Middle and Late

question 19

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson's fourth stage of development, appearing during middle and late childhood, is called:

• A) industry versus inferiority.
• B) trust versus mistrust.
• C) initiative versus guilt.
• D) autonomy versus shame and doubt.

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Definitions:

Families In Poverty

Households living below the income threshold which is considered necessary to meet basic needs.

Chronic Illnesses

Long-term health conditions that require ongoing management over a period of years or decades, often without a definitive cure.

Caring Classroom

An educational environment characterized by support, understanding, and mutual respect among teachers and students.

Protective Factors

Elements in an individual's life that reduce the impact of risk and adversity, promoting positive outcomes.