Manuel Is Taking a Computer Class at School

question 53

Multiple Choice

Manuel is taking a computer class at school. He really seems to take a great deal of pride in his skills. He works hard at them and believes that he is good at them. Manuel is most likely in Erikson's stage of ____.

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

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Forecasted Growth

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Interest Rates

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