According to Erikson, the major task of school-aged children is:

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the major task of school-aged children (6 to 12 years old) is to develop a sense of competency in academic and social skills, which he called "industry." Children who successfully develop a sense of industry will feel competent and confident in their abilities, while those who do not may develop feelings of inferiority. Choice A (trust vs. mistrust) and B (autonomy vs. shame) are stages that occur during infancy and toddlerhood, and choice C (initiative vs. guilt) is more applicable to the preschool-aged child. Therefore, choice D, industry vs. inferiority, is the best answer.

According to Erikson, the Major Task of School-Aged Children Is