During the elementary school stage (ages 6-12), children begin to compare themselves to their peers to see how they measure up. they either develop a sense of accomplishment or they feel inadequate when they don't measure up. what is the primary developmental task of this stage? a. autonomy vs. shame/guiltb. identity vs. confusionc. industry vs. inferiorityd. trust vs. mistrust

C. industry vs. inferiority

Explanation:

Industry versus inferiority comes after the third stage in the theory of pyschosocial by Erik Erikson so it is the fourth stage.

During the industry versus inferiority stage children are able to take on difficult tasks and they strive to acquire new skills. At this stage parents and teachers support is crucial for a child to accomplish great things and develop confidence in their capabilities.

Friends and also their classmates have a huge role on how the child navigate through this stage.children are more confident at this stage provided that they do well in school and get along with others ,they feel capable and strong self concept is developed.

If they are able to outperform most students in school it will build confidence however if they discover that others are more capable then they are they will start to feel inferior.

If they are able to master their capabilities at this stage it will last a lifetime and that forms part of industry however if they end up feeling inadequate it will create emotions problems in their future development which forms part of inferiority.