Question

A small boy breaks a vase while his parents are in another part of the house. After unsuccessfully trying to glue the vase back together, he realizes he has to tell his parents what happened. Three years later, the boy asks his parents to enroll him in a summer soccer clinic. In the fall, he gets compliments on his improved skills and feels more accepted by his peers. Which psychosocial crises do these episodes represent, according to Erik Erikson? a) industry versus inferiority b) initiative versus guilt c) identity versus role confus

Answer 1

Answer: initiative versus guilt

Explanation:

After trying unsuccessfully,he realizes he should tell his parents while in the soccer clinic he feels more accepted there wasn't a feeling of guilt in him

Answer 2

Answer:

Initiative versus Guilt,

Industry versus Inferiority

Explanation:

Initiative vs Guilt:

This is the third stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children takes more initiative in their activities, this helps to improve their interperosnal skills and understanding.

Hence, in the first paragraph, the child is taking initiative by trying to fix the broken vase by himself. However, since he realized he can not fix the broken vase, he chose to tell his parents what happened to the base, this is a way for him to avoid guilt, and punishment eventually.

Industry vs Inferiority:

In Erikson's fourth psychosocial crisis, involving industry (competence) vs. inferiority, this occurs during childhood where they begin to learn specific skills, and the source of their self-esteem tends to come from peer group.

Hence, in this episode, in the second paragraph, the child has a sense of acceptance from his peer group, after been complimented for his improved skills in soccer. Otherwise, he may feel inferior if his skills is not complimented by his peer group.