Pierre's second-grade teacher is very critical of all his work. She rarely praises him and frequently ridicules even his best efforts. As a result, Pierre is reluctant to attempt new tasks. Erikson's theory predicts that Pierre is likely to end up with a sense of

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage that corresponds to early childhood (approximately ages 5 to 8) is the "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage. In this stage, children are learning to master new skills and are seeking approval for their accomplishments from teachers and peers. If a child, like Pierre, is frequently criticized and rarely praised, he may develop a sense of inferiority, feeling that he is not competent or good enough compared to others. This can lead to reluctance in attempting new tasks for fear of further criticism and failure.

Pierre's Second-Grade Teacher Is Very Critical of All His Work