Ms.Jones divides her first-graders into reading groups according to ability.The "sparrows" know that they are the worst readers,whereas the "eagles" know that they are the best.According to Erikson,at this age,she can expect the "sparrows" to develop feelings of ________ and the "eagles" to develop feelings of ________.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage for first-graders is Industry vs. Inferiority. Ms. Jones dividing the students into reading groups according to ability can lead to the "sparrows" developing feelings of inferiority, while the "eagles" may develop feelings of industry.

MsJones Divides Her First-Graders into Reading Groups According to Ability