Derwood is 8 years old and he likes to do art projects at school.However, the projects he has completed so far haven't received good grades, and in several instances his friends have laughed at the things he has done.Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Derwood will develop:
A)feelings of inferiority
B)a sense of despair
C)feelings of guilt
D)a sense of industry

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According to Erikson's theory, Derwood is in the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority, which occurs between the ages of 5 and 12. If children are encouraged and reinforced for their initiative, they begin to feel industrious and confident in their ability to achieve goals. However, if this initiative is not encouraged, if it is restricted by parents or teachers, or if the child experiences too many failures and too few successes, they develop feelings of inferiority about their capabilities. Derwood's experiences with poor grades and ridicule from friends are likely to contribute to feelings of inferiority.

Derwood Is 8 Years Old and He Likes to Do