Industry Vs Inferiority In Psychosocial Development
During the stage of industry vs. inferiority, a child is learning new skills. When they productively navigate this stage, they feel useful and develop a sense of self-worth. However, if they aren’t supported in learning new skills, they may develop a sense of worthlessness or inferiority. Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages According to Erikson’s psychosocial theory, people progress through a series of stages as they develop and grow. Psychosocial theory focuses on social and emotional factors that influence an individual’s psychological growth....