A child who places a great deal of attention on striving for achievement and mastering various tasks such as cleaning the dishes, shooting a basketball, or getting good grades in school would most likely be classified as being in Erik Erikson's ______________ stage of psychosocial development.
A)basic trust vs.basic mistrust
B)initiative vs.guilt
C)industry vs.inferiority
D)autonomy vs.shame and doubt

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Erik Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority typically occurs between the ages of 5 and 12 years. In this stage, children focus on developing a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. They strive for achievement and mastery in tasks, which aligns with the description of the child's behavior in the question.

A Child Who Places a Great Deal of Attention on Striving