Between the Ages of 5 and 12, Children Strive to Develop

question 288

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 5 and 12, children strive to develop a sense of competence arising from their work and effort. Erikson refers to this stage of development as __________.

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

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Definitions:

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