Justin, age 12, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. Like usual, Justin decides to give up and just take the bad grade. According to Erik Erikson, Justin is at risk for developing a sense of:

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According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Justin is in the "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage, which occurs between ages 5 and 12. If children in this stage feel unsuccessful or incapable, they may develop a sense of inferiority.

Justin, Age 12, Cannot Get His Science Project to Work