Which of Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Corresponds to the Elementary School

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of Erikson's psychosocial stages corresponds to the elementary school years?

• A) Industry versus inferiority
• B) Initiative versus guilt
• C) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
• D) Identity and repudiation versus identity confusion

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