Martin now takes considerable pride in completing his fourth-grade homework assignments and in doing them well.He is quite disappointed when the teacher assigns an "A" to him for a project that he strongly felt deserved an A+ (or better!).According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development,Martin is in what stage of development?
A)Autonomy vs.doubt
B)Initiative vs.guilt
C)Identity vs.role diffusion
D)Industry vs.inferiority

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Martin's emphasis on completing homework assignments well and his disappointment in not receiving a higher grade indicate that he is in Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority, which occurs during the elementary school years when children strive to master new skills and develop a sense of competence.

Martin Now Takes Considerable Pride in Completing His Fourth-Grade Homework