Valeria doesn't speak English, but she is in an immersion program. Most of the time, she doesn't understand anything the teacher or other students are saying. Even though she was a good student in her home country, Valeria is not likely to develop a sense of ______________________, according to Erikson.

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According to Erikson, the stage of "Industry vs. Inferiority" is where children develop a sense of competence. Valeria's inability to understand the language may lead to feelings of inferiority, hindering her sense of competence.

Valeria Doesn't Speak English, but She Is in an Immersion