Sammy Is in Third Grade

question 90

Multiple Choice

Sammy is in third grade.When he won the spelling bee,he felt proud of his accomplishment.But when he could not complete his arithmetic assignment on time,he felt incompetent.Which of Erikson's developmental stages does this reflect?

• A) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• B) Initiative vs. guilt
• C) Industry vs. inferiority
• D) Trust vs. mistrust

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Definitions:

Stereognosis

The ability to recognize objects by touching and manipulating them.

Olfactory Sense

The sense of smell, one of the five senses, which is used to detect and distinguish different odors in the environment.

Smoke Detector

A device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire, and issues an alarm to alert individuals in the vicinity of potential danger.

Sensory Deprivation

A reduction or elimination of stimuli from one or more of the senses, which can have various psychological and physical effects.