Joanna, a fourth grader, loves to go to school. Joanna’s parents are amazed at how quickly she understands concepts, internalizes skills, and makes friends at school. Yesterday, Joanna came home and told her parents that the working model of a windmill that she had made with her friends was put on display in class and applauded widely by everyone. Joanna is likely to develop a sense of _____ from her adjustments and accomplishments at this stage, according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory.

Joanna, a fourth grader, loves to go to school. Joanna’s parents are amazed at how quickly she understands concepts, internalizes skills, and makes friends at school. Yesterday, Joanna came home and told her parents that the working model of a windmill that she had made with her friends was put on display in class and applauded widely by everyone. Joanna is likely to develop a sense of" industry "from her adjustments and accomplishments at this stage, according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory.

• Erikson’s theory predicts that children around the age of fourth grade are in the "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage, which lasts from approximately ages five to twelve. During this stage, children learn to be productive and to cope with new academic and social demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.