From the first day of school, Rhonda has felt like she didn't belong. It began when her teacher criticized her because she had not gone to kindergarten and so was behind the other children academically. Erikson would predict that Rhonda will emerge from this developmental stage with a sense of _________ if she does not receive support.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during the school years, children face the challenge of industry vs. inferiority. If Rhonda feels she doesn't belong and lacks support, she may develop a sense of inferiority.

From the First Day of School, Rhonda Has Felt Like