Justin, Age 12, Cannot Get His Science Project to Work

question 154

Multiple Choice

Justin, age 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. Like usual, Justin decides to give up and just take the bad grade. According to Erik Erikson, Justin is at risk for developing a sense of:

• A) stagnation.
• B) inferiority.
• C) shame and doubt.
• D) identity diffusion.

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