Growth and Development Q 32
Erickson’s stage of psychosocial development in which social relationships develop and productivity increases.
A. Initiative vs guilt
B. Autonomy vs shame and doubt
C. Industry vs inferiority
D. Generativity vs stagnation
Correct Answer: C. Industry vs inferiority
Industry vs inferiority starts from 6 to 12 years of age when children need to cope with social and academic demands. Success at this stage leads to competence and self-confidence. Once school begins, actual performance and skill are evaluated. Grades and feedback from educators encourage kids to pay more attention to the actual quality of their work.
Option A: Initiative vs guilt (3 to 6 years) is the stage when children become purposeful and directive. Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment by taking initiative by planning activities, accomplishing tasks, and facing challenges.
Option B: Autonomy vs shame and doubt (18 months to 3 years) is the stage when children learn to control their own bodies. It is at this point in development that young children begin to express a greater need for independence and control over themselves and the world around them.
Option D: Generativity vs stagnation (35 to 65 years) is the stage when the concern is centered on family and society. During this time, adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them; often by parenting children or contributing to positive changes that benefit other people.