Question

Julio, a 12-year-old, cannot get his science project to work. In fact, it seems to him that nothing he makes ever works properly. In the context of Erik Erikson's eight stages of human development, Julio is at risk for developing a sense of:______.
a) stagnation.
b) inferiority.
c) shame and doubt.
d) identity diffusion.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Identity diffusion.

Explanation: Erikson describes the state of identity difussion as being particularly clearly demonstrated in some late adolescents or young adults, in whom the state is pathological. In an exaggerated way, they may show what the normal adolescent experiences to a lesser extent. They show a sense of isolation, a disintegration of the sense of inner continuity, a sense of over-all ashamedness and an inability to derive a sense of accomplishment.

Answer 2

Answer:

Inferiority.

Explanation:

• According to Erik, humans develop there selves unconsciously and with regards to the environment he/she is exposed to.

The inferiority stage comes when one is failing in making something work, especially when he/she is in some sort of competition.

Julio will question his/her own abilities and would make up his/her mind that whatever he does will not be good enough.