If a child experiences repeated failures during the period of middle childhood, Erikson believes that the likely consequence would be the development of a sense of:

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According to Erikson's theory, in middle childhood children are faced with the crisis called industry versus inferiority. In this third stage of development, according to Erikson, the child attempts to establish a sense of personal competence and mastery (i.e., success). Children who do not establish a sense of competence are likely to feel inferior compared to their peers.

If a Child Experiences Repeated Failures During the Period of Middle